The Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland Tri-Town Optimist Club announced its November RSU 16 Student of the Month recipient, Joshua Power. Joshua, a sixth-grader at Minot Consolidated School, is described by his teacher, Ms. Rosado, as a diligent, polite and courteous student who remains true to his character by helping others and leading by example. […]
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H. McBean: A partner through thick and thin
On behalf of all of us at Poland Spring Water Company, I would like congratulate the town of Poland on its recent Business Friendly Community certification from the Maine Department of Economic Development. We are thrilled that the community that we have called our home for 168 years has received acknowledgement for the economic development […]
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H.S. Basketball: Poland girls take out Freeport
POLAND — Michaella Arsenault was back on the floor after suffering a quad injury, Emily Bolduc resurrected her scoring touch in the fourth quarter and Poland’s matchup-zone defense proved to be a stifling headache for Freeport on Friday night. Life was good for the Knights, as Arsenault threw in 28 points and knocked down four […]
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Preview 2013: Poland Boys’ Basketball
Coach: Tyler Tracy (fourth year) Last year’s record: 4-14 Returning letter-winners: Seniors — C.J. Martin (5-10 guard), Josh Gary (6-4 forward), Tyler Michaud (5-10 guard), Shawn Murphy (6-3 forward), Billy Bickford (6-1 forward), Coady Lagasse (6-0 guard); Juniors — Alan Young (6-3 forward), Derek Michaud (5-7 guard), Adam Moody (6-2 forward), Zach Lowe (6-3 forward), […]
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Preview 2013: Western B has a familiar ring
The Western B field should have a familiar look to it this winter. Traditional powers like Lake Region, York and Greely should be among the top Western Maine Conference teams challenging for tourney spots. With the exception of Leavitt, those three teams have ruled the roost in Western B over the last decade. One team […]
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For better or worse, Phoenix will rise in B West via the MVC
Expectations are high at Spruce Mountain for the 2012-13 basketball season. The Phoenix have virtually everyone back after reaching the Western B quarterfinals last year, and a spot among the Mountain Valley Conference’s elite is there for the Class B school’s taking. What Spruce does beyond that is anyone’s guess, though. Like most Class B […]
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Preview 2013: Poland/Gray-NG boys’ hockey
Coach: Travis Jalbert (first year) Conference: Class A East Last year: 3-15-1 Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Nevin Rand (F), Kaleb Bridgham (D), Dom Belanger (D), David Despins (F), Nigel Williams (F), Tanner Marston (F); Juniors — Nick Hemond (G), Ethan Cailler (F), Ryan Lavoie (F). Sophomores — Isaiah Dubois (F), Jenny Holmquist (D), Jacob Baggs […]
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Preview 2013: Poland girls’ basketball
Coach: Darren Littlefield (third year) Last year’s record: 5-13 Returning players: Seniors — Emily Bolduc (5-6 guard), Lindsay Theriault (5-7 guard/forward); Juniors — Michaella Arsenault (5-8 guard/forward), Caroline Littlefield (5-9 forward), Taylor Summers (5-10 forward); Sophomore — Sarah Bolduc (5-4 guard). Key losses: Melora Lavoie (forward), Amanda Gibson (forward), Kayla Yirrell (center), Brittina Maheux (guard), […]
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Preview 2013: Poland cheering
Coach: Nikki Pratt (sixth year) Conference: WMC; Class: B Team roster: Seniors — Paula Leton, Katie Young; Juniors — Abby Brown, Tia Lowndes, Megan Phillips: Sophomores — Marielle Desmaris, Alexis Withers: Freshmen — Klairssa Emery, Elesha Pratt. Season outlook: The Knights have a young, inexperienced team that is dedicated to being the best they can […]
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Opportunity Enterprises holiday fair AUBURN — A holiday fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6-7, at Opportunity Enterprises, 400 Center St. The fair will have baked goods, hats and mittens, decorations, ornaments, raffle baskets and more. All crafts and baked goods are handmade by individuals with developmental […]