POLAND — The Regional School Unit 16 committee Monday agreed to take a proposed $20.6 million budget to voters in Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland this month. Informational meetings are scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at Elm Street School in Mechanic Falls; 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, at Poland Community School; and 6 […]
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Preview 2015: Poland track and field
Coach: Boys: Rick Kramer (second year); Girls: Dan Roy (first year) Conference: WMC Division II; Class: B Last year’s results: Boys: fifth in WMC Division II, 18th in Class B; Girls: seventh in WMC Division II, 26th in Class B. Returning athletes: Boys: Seniors — Tony Benedict (shot put, discus), Alan Young (high jump), Chase Thibault (throws). […]
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Violette graduates basic training
Air Force Airman 1st Class Joseph D. Violette graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four […]
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Frost is RSU 16 March Student of the Month
MECHANIC FALLS — The Tri-Town Optimist Club of Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland has announced its March RSU 16 Student of the Month recipient, Whitney Frost. Frost, a senior at Poland Regional High School, is described as a student who leads with a giving spirit, one who gives of herself and her talents without hesitation. […]
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RSU 16 Adult Education offering April, May enrichment classes
MECHANIC FALLS — RSU 16 Adult Education has announces upcoming classes. Registration may be completed online at http://mechanicfalls.maineadulted.org, in person at 129 Elm St., or by mail at PO Box 129, Mechanic Falls, ME 04256. Adult Ed also offers career planning, college preparation, computer classes, diploma classes and HiSET testing anytime. Call 345-3217 to learn […]
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Poland looking to develop, market land with Auburn
POLAND — Selectmen agreed Tuesday to collaborate with Auburn officials to develop and market 40-plus acres of industrial land along Lewiston Junction Road. Owners of the Thompsonrolec property in Poland would like to see it developed and, because it abuts a much larger parcel in Auburn, collaborating made sense, officials said. The area is served […]
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Whittemore named for Poland Principal’s Award
POLAND — Emily Whittemore of Poland, a senior at Poland Regional High School, has been selected to receive the 2015 Principal’s Award, Principal Cari Medd has announced. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Emily is the ultimate good citizen and […]
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Poland Community Church to hold candlelight service
POLAND — A candlelight service for Maundy Thursday will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Poland Community Church, 1212 Maine St. The sanctuary will be open on Good Friday for prayer and meditation from 12 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 3. An Easter vigil will take place at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 5, with the […]
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Korean War commemorative book available to veterans
MECHANIC FALLS — A Korean War 60th anniversary commemorative book is available for any veteran who fought on land in the Korean War who lives in Mechanic Falls, Minot, Poland and nearby areas. To receive this book, you must have a DD214 with a U.S. or U.N. Korean Metal on it. For more information, call […]