Baseball coaches relish those rare years where they have a wealth of senior experience to draw upon. In a sport where the season is short and mistakes are magnified, having players on the field with poise, presence and wisdom to go along with more refined skills can be invaluable. Poland’s deep and talented senior class […]
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National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 26
As part of National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, there will be eight locations in Androscoggin County where the public can get rid of expired or unwanted prescription drugs. Sites will be at Farwell Elementary School in Lewiston, Bedard Pharmacy in Auburn, the Poland Substation, Turner Town Office Parking Lot and the […]
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RSU 16 Adult Education lists winter/spring courses
MECHANIC FALLS — RSU 16 Adult Education announces its 2014 winter/spring courses. Registration may be completed in person at 129 Elm St., or by mail: PO Box 129, Mechanic Falls, ME 04256. Registration forms may be downloaded at mechanicfalls.maineadulted.org. Credit card payments are not accepted. ATV Safety: Learn how to properly operate and maintain an […]
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Maine Community Colleges to honor scholars
HALLOWELL — Fourteen Maine community college students have been named to the All-Maine Academic Team for two-year colleges. They will be honored at a ceremony on Tuesday, April 22, at the Maple Hill Farm Inn and Conference Center. The event will be hosted by the Maine Community College System Board of Trustees. Local students receiving […]
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Maundy Thursday at United Methodist AUBURN — Maundy Thursday Service will be held at 6 p.m. on April 17 at the United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave. There will be a light dinner following the service. Good Friday service will be held at 7 p.m. at Calvary UMC in Lewiston. Easter Sunrise Service will also […]
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Poland boys’ track and field preview
Coaches: Kris Wright (fifth year) and Rick Kramer (10th year) Last year’s results: Seventh in WMC Division I, 22nd in Class B Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Nigel Williams (200, 400), Everett Bertrand (javelin); Juniors — Tony Benedict (shot put, discus), Cody Kostro (high jump), Alan Young (high jump); Sophomore — Tom Flint (100). Key losses: […]
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Poland girls’ track and field preview
Coaches: Kris Wright (fifth year) and Rick Kramer (10th year) Last year’s results: Sixth in WMC Division I, 10th in Class B Returning letter-winners: Juniors — Amanda Dube (100, 200), Marissa Zink (pole vault), Hope Kohtala (high jump), Beka Stone (shot put); Sophomore — Aimee Horne (hurdles). Key loss: Emma Turton (sprints). Promising newcomers: Freshmen […]
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New England School of Communications honors list
BANGOR — The New England School of Communications has announced the honors list for fall 2013. NESCom offers Bachelor of Science degrees in communications technology, entertainment production and in media studies. Honors list Hanson Gorham of Rumford, in the BSCT – audio engineering program. Richard Carlson of Poland, in the BSCT – audio engineering program. […]
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Swingin’ Bears dance is April 12
PARIS — The Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club will have its next dance Saturday evening, April 12, at the Oxford Hills Middle School, 100 Pine St. It will be a treat for all attending when the husband and wife team, Kip and Linda Moulton of Scarborough, call and cue the square and round dancing from […]
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Well Done – Students honored for achievements
AUBURN — Anthony Cusumano of Salem Township has been presented with the 2014 Jason Spaulding Memorial Scholarship at Central Maine Community College. Cusumano has earned highest honors in the business administration and management program at CMCC. This scholarship is awarded in memory of Jason Spaulding, who was a student in the electromechanical technology program at […]