EASTON, Mass. — The following local residents were recently named to Stonehill College’s dean’s list for the fall 2014 semester. Rebecca-Marie Lessard of Lewiston, a member of the Class of 2015, is studying political science and international studies/interdisciplinary studies. Mckayla Eskilson of Raymond, a member of the Class of 2016, is studying psychology/gender and sexuality […]
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Poland selectmen seek amendment to Poland Spring TIF
POLAND — Selectmen on Tuesday accepted a proposal from Rudman Winchell of Bangor to assist the town in securing an amendment from the state for the Poland Spring Co. TIF District II agreement. Rudman Winchell’s proposed fees for services will be a flat $6,500, provided the firm is successful in securing Department of Economic and […]
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Lecture topic is garden blogs PARIS — The McLaughlin Garden and Homestead’s 2015 lecture series continues at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, when Dr. Jean Potuchek discusses “Garden Blogs: A Virtual Garden Club.” Potuchek, a sociology professor emeritus at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, is now retired to East Poland. She is an avid perennial gardener. […]
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Tax for bottled water companies faces struggle in Maine Legislature
AUGUSTA — Western Maine lawmakers are rallying against a bill that seeks to tax companies that bottle water when they extract more than 1 million gallons a year from a groundwater aquifer. The bill, LD 16, sponsored by state Rep. Victoria Kornfield, D-Bangor, which would apply a penny-per-gallon tax on companies that bottle water in […]
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Danville Grange to meet March 12 AUBURN — Danville Junction Grange 65 will meet on Thursday, March 12, with a 6 p.m. supper. The business meeting will start at 7 p.m. An interesting program will be presented by the Committee on Women’s Activities. Members are reminded to bring their entries for the zucchini bread baking […]
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Students honored by colleges
KINGSTON, R.I. — The following students were named to the University of Rhode Island’s dean’s list for fall 2014. Sydney Grace Charles of Fryeburg. Joshua Wayne Harper of Gray. Emma Catherine Walker of Naples. Cameron Ernest Olson of Durham. Madeline Wiegman of Leeds. Kelynn Herlihy Laliberte of Norway. — STORRS, Conn. – Tyler Holmquist of […]
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Poland state park hosts kids ice fishing derby
POLAND — Range Ponds State Park in Poland, Maine is hosting the Hooked on Fishing Kids’ Ice Fishing Derby. The event lasts from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday and includes free fishing traps for the first 500 registered children age 12 and under and the first 100 Special Olympic entrants. It includes free bait […]
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Two of five suspects in Poland home invasion deny charges
AUBURN — Two men denied robbery charges Friday stemming from a Dec. 11 home invasion in Poland. Adam Douglas McIntosh, 32, of Freeport and Terry L. Small, 47, of 9 Callahan Circle, Mechanic Falls, pleaded not guilty in Androscoggin County Superior Court. Both were brought to the courtroom from Androscoggin County Jail. Small also pleaded […]
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Ricky E. Rose
1961 – 2015 POLAND — Ricky E. Rose, 54, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, March 4. He was born in Waterville on Jan. 1, 1961, the son of Birchard and Charlotte (Foss) Rose. Ricky attended schools in Auburn. He was employed by several companies, including Callahan Brothers in Mechanic Falls and Portland Insulation in New Gloucester. He […]