PORTLAND — Counting the number of Maine high school basketball teams who have knocked off the third, second and first seeds consecutively to win a regional championship doesn’t require many fingers. Which is good, because if you follow the Poland Regional High School boys with even a modicum of passion, you lack nails. I’m comfortable […]
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Class B West Boys’ Basketball Final: Poland shocks Greely for first regional title
Having already lost to Class B West boys’ title game opponent Greely by 23 points in the regular season, the Knights were down by 19 Saturday more quickly than you could say, “in over their heads.” Brimming with confidence, flaunting size, strength and facial hair, overflowing with all-conference players, Greely was a lock to hit […]
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Class B West Boys’ Final: Poland’s unlikely run leads to Greely
PORTLAND — 1-4. 4-6. 6-8. If you tracked Poland Regional High School’s record and its corresponding Heal Point position during the Class B West boys’ basketball season, a run to the regional championship game was the last thing on your mind. “We talked about it a lot this summer. Then the beginning of the year […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievement
BRIDGEWATER, Mass. — Daniel E. Gantz of Auburn made the dean’s list at Bridgewater State University. Gantz, a graduate with the Edward Little High School class of 2012, is studying aviation science. He and his family were invited to attend Dinner with the Dean to celebrate his success on Feb. 12. — SELINSGROVE, Pa. — […]
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Maine Students named to president’s, dean’s lists at Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, N.H. — The following students achieved academic recognition for the fall 2013 semester at Southern New Hampshire University. President’s list Auburn: Jason Melanson, Bachelor of Arts in general studies. Bowdoinham: Pamela Gerry, Bachelor of Arts in creative writing and English. Bridgton: Jennifer Laurent, Bachelor of Arts in child development leadership. Brunswick: Jonathon Esquell, Bachelor […]
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University of New Hampshire dean’s list
DURHAM, N.H. — The following students have been named to the dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire for the fall semester of the 2013-14 academic year. Highest honors: Travis Adams of Leeds, Lauren Beaudoin of Monmouth, Dylan Chase of Turner, Lacey Ryder of West Paris and Nicole Smith of Greene. High honors: Devon […]
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Class B West Boys’ Semifinal: Michaud’s steal puts Poland in first-ever title game
PORTLAND — No. 6 seeds aren’t supposed to get to the final this way. Threatening to explode through the roof with double-digit leads, then relying on a call here and a free throw there to escape the quarterfinal and a miraculous defensive gem to survive the semifinal? Nope, that’s what favorites do. The longer Poland […]
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Poland High to hold Price is Right! game show
POLAND — The Price is Right! game show will be held on Saturday, March 1, at Poland Regional High School, 1457 Maine St. All proceeds benefit the PRHS Class of 2014’s Project Graduation event. For more than 28 years, Project Graduation programs have offered a fun and safe night for graduates. The communities of Mechanic […]
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Poland names Plante town manager
POLAND — Selectmen on Wednesday announced they hired Bradley A. Plante as the new town manager. Selectman Janice Kimball said Plante won’t begin his duties until April 1 because he is contractually obligated to give his employer a month’s notice. Plante is town manager in Hampstead, Md., but is no stranger to Maine. He served […]