POLAND — John Weinrich will be the speaker at a program planned by Friends of Ricker Library on Friday, April 11. He will present an illustrated lecture on backyard birds. The program will be held in the community room of the library, 1211 Maine St., beginning at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited. Weinrich will […]
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Movie afternoon features Pope LEWISTON — In recognition of the canonization of Pope John Paul II, “Sunday Afternoon at the Movies” on April 13 will feature “Pope John Paul II,” starring Jon Voight’s powerful, Emmy-nominated performance as the journey continues from Poland to Rome when he is elected Pope as he defends the dignity of […]
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Poland voters approve larger budget, reject ordinance changes
POLAND — Voters at Saturday’s annual town meeting approved a municipal budget that will add about $107,000 to what they will have to raise through their property taxes, but rejected several changes to the town’s land-use ordinance that they perceived as detrimental to the character of the town. Several residents spoke out against changes to […]
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Vehicle goes into Poland pond
POLAND — A driver with two passengers lost control of a vehicle that went into a pond early Saturday night. Luckily none of the occupants were injured, said Androscoggin County Sgt. Tim Kachnovich. The vehicle, driven by Marissa Gammon, 17, was headed north on Range Hill Road at 12:21 a.m. Saturday, where the road travels […]
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Well Done – Students named to dean’s lists
GOSHEN, Ind. — Abigail Dunn, a sophomore elementary education major from Auburn, was recently recognized for academic excellence on the fall semester dean’s list at Goshen College. — SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Kaelyn Lecander, a senior at Bethel University, has been named to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the fall 2013 semester. Lecander […]
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Well Done – Students honored for academic achievement
SELINSGROVE, Pa. —Natasha Johnson of Poland has been selected to serve as Panhellenic delegate of Alpha Delta Pi sorority at Susquehanna University. Susquehanna is home to five national sororities for women that comprise the Panhellenic Council: Alpha Delta Pi (Gamma Omicron chapter), Kappa Delta (Beta Upsilon chapter), Sigma Gamma Rho (Rho Theta chapter), Sigma Kappa […]
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Poland church hosting food drive, spring fair
POLAND — The Poland Community Church is holding its annual spring fair and food bank fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at 1212 Main St. Along with the food drive, there will be a silent auction, quilt raffle, twice nice, plant sale, bakery, homemade candies, and kids crafts and games. A […]
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Poland board urges residents to attend town meeting
POLAND — Selectmen on Tuesday briefly reviewed materials and procedures for Saturday’s annual town meeting and reminded residents of the importance of a good turnout. “That’s the meeting where we set the town budget for the year,” Selectman Steve Robinson said. “We need a hundred people to show up.” The town charter requires that 100 […]
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Pine Cone OES to install officers AUBURN — A new slate of officers for Pine Cone Chapter 26, Order of the Eastern Star, will be installed at 7 p.m. Friday, March 28, at the Masonic Hall, 1021 Turner St. Elsie Johnson will be installed as worthy matron and Brett Jervis, worthy patron. Judith Tufts, past […]
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Auction to feature birdhouses
POLAND — There is plenty of fine bird real estate available in Poland for birds returning to Maine this spring. Many patrons and friends of Ricker Library have decorated birdhouses to sell at silent auction. The birdhouses are colorful, fanciful and attractive. Some have shingled roofs, some have shuttered windows, one has brick facing. There […]