POLAND — Bruce M. Whittier Middle School has announced the first-trimester report card. Grade 7 Academic high honors: Kira Gelinas, Logan Lajoie, Nevaeh Longchamps, Colin Marquis-Boutin, Isabella Pray. Academic honor roll: Emma Auger, Hailie Barnaby-Shane, Brycen Bell, Olivia Bell, Chloe Bellegarde, Katelyn Bennett, Sam Boles, Raven Chasse, Cordelia Christopher, Sarah Crosby, Alexis Cunan, Cole Cushman, […]
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Six arrested in connection with Poland home invasion
POLAND — Six people have been arrested following an investigation into a home invasion at 76 Page Road. According to a news release from Lt. Glenn Holt of the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Department, the invasion that took place on Thursday at 9:19 p.m. appears to have been drug related and not a random act. Holt […]
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Girls’ hockey: Blue Devils win showdown with Red Hornets, 1-0
The Blue Devils and Red Hornets entered the contest as the state’s last two unbeaten teams. The winner would hold the designation of being the final team with an unblemished mark. More importantly, the winner would take sole possession of first place in the Eastern region. Lewiston skated away with that honor, as Allison Frechette […]
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Boys’ Basketball: Knights’ one-two punch knows encore no easy task
POLAND — Derek Michaud and Alan Young always held high expectations for their basketball team. Now they’ve been part of helping everyone else see Poland Regional High School boys’ hoop as an overnight sensation. It’s a blessing, and yes, maybe a little bit of a curse. “We sort of set a standard for Poland basketball […]
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Committee signs plea to AG over Androscoggin County pay authority
AUBURN — A dozen members of the Androscoggin County Budget Committee have signed a plea to Maine’s Attorney General seeking help to end the growing controversy over the authority to set pay for elected county commissioners. Meanwhile, the debate is growing among the county’s 14 towns. By next Wednesday, selectmen and councilors in at least […]
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McDonald’s restaurant to open in Poland
POLAND — The opening of a new McDonald’s restaurant at 1510 Maine St., (Route 26) in Poland is scheduled to take place the week of Dec. 15. With seating for 56 and a tandem drive-through window, the Poland McDonald’s will be open every day, from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., serving a full McDonald’s menu […]
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Boys’ basketball: Rams rain down 3s, knock off Knights
POLAND — With a 6-foot-6, 6-foot-6 and 6-foot-5 trio occupying the paint at any given time, the Kennebunk boys’ basketball team is bound to see its share of open 3-pointers this winter. Poland was the first team to discover that concession isn’t necessarily such a great idea. The Rams rained down six bonus balls in […]
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School districts: Lisbon low-bidder decision may affect future projects
LEWISTON — School superintendents are discussing a recent court decision ordering the Lisbon School Department to take the lowest bidder to build a new $5 million high school gym. Two weeks ago, Cumberland County Superior Court Justice Nancy Mills ruled that since all of the bidders seeking that contract had prequalified in the Lisbon bidding […]
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Girls’ Hockey: Leavitt/Edward Little/Poland Red Hornets blank Mt. Ararat, remain unbeaten
AUBURN — Any worry Leavitt/Edward Little/Poland would have tired legs Saturday against Mt. Ararat was quickly thrown out the window. Less than 24 hours removed from a hard-fought victory over defending state champion Scarborough, the Red Hornets found their legs early and remained unbeaten with a 7-0 victory over the Eagles at Norway Savings Bank […]
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2014 Winter Preview: Poland Girls’ Basketball
Coach: Mike Susi (first year) Last year’s record: 9-10, lost in Western B preliminary Returning players: Seniors – Michaella Arsenault G, Caroline Littlefield F. Key losses: Emily Bolduc G, Lindsay Theriault G. Promising newcomers: Seniors – Hope Kohtala G, Emily Gibson F, Marissa Zink G; Freshmen – Natalie Theriault G, Morgan Brousseau F. Overview: The […]