POLAND — A sure sign of spring is the coming of Maine Maple Sunday, celebrated annually on the fourth Sunday in March. This year it falls on Sunday, March 23. One of the more eventful local Maple Sunday celebrations is held annually at the Megquier Hill Farm at 260 Megquier Hill Road. The farm is […]
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Poland candidates’ night slated
POLAND — A candidates’ forum will be held from 7-8:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, in the conference room of the Town Office. Candidates for the Board of Selectmen, RSU 16 School Committee, library board and Budget Committee will be introduced by moderator Erland Torrey. Following brief introductory statements, candidates will participate in a discussion with […]
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Poland selectmen approve warrant for annual town meeting
POLAND — Selectmen on Tuesday approved the warrant for this year’s annual town meeting scheduled for Saturday, April 5. Selectmen signed the 39-article warrant after the briefest of discussions, focusing mainly on pointing out that this is the meeting that sets the year’s municipal budget and reminding townspeople of their duty to attend. Town office […]
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VFW to meet March 17 AUBURN — The Longley-Dionne VFW Post 9150 will hold their monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, March 17. All officers and members are encouraged to attend. Agenda will include upcoming activities. New Auburn Seniors dinner tickets AUBURN — New Auburn Seniors will meet for dinner at noon Wednesday, March 19, […]
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RSU 16 launches mobile app
POLAND — RSU 16 has launched an official mobile app designed to enable parents, staff, students and the broader community to stay informed and up-to-date on important issues, information and activities underway within the school community. The free app, which proudly displays the RSU 16 logo, mascot, colors and content, can be downloaded for Apple […]
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RSU 16 School Committee
A story about insurance at Regional School Unit 16 facilities that ran on B2 of Tuesday’s City edition quoted School Committee member Tina Love. Her first name was incorrectly reported.
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DAR Dillingham meets March 21 LEWISTON — The Mary Dillingham Chapter of NSDAR will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, at Marco’s Restaurant, Mollison Way. The guest speaker is Annette Dorey. Author Ledoux to speak at library LEWISTON — Author Denis Ledoux will speak on his latest book, “We Were Not Spoiled: a Franco-American […]
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Applications sought for Whittier Scholarship
POLAND — Applications are now being accepted for the Bruce M. Whittier Memorial Scholarship. Whittier, a leading citizen of Mechanic Falls and teacher at Poland Community School for many years, was killed in an accident in the fall of 1997 when he stopped to help a motorist in trouble. Two $1,000 scholarships for further education […]
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Poland board grants request for vote on subdivision road
POLAND — Selectmen agreed Tuesday to place Autumn Drive in the Wedgewood Estates subdivision on the April town meeting warrant for acceptance as a town road. The decision followed a request by about 15 members of the Wedgewood Estates Homeowners Association, who also wanted Wedgewood Circle put on the warrant. Initially, selectmen balked, saying that […]