Coach: Sean Galipeau-Eldridge (12th year) Class: B Conference: WMC Last year’s results: Boys: 14th in West B regional; Girls: 10th in West B regional. Returning letter-winners: Senior — Coady Lagasse; Juniors — Chris Lobley, Jeremy Sampson, Joe Principe; Sophomore — Robbie Cleaves. Girls — Sophomores— Amanda Grenier, Norma Williams. Key losses: Dakota Wyne, Tyler Hemond, Jeremy Doane, […]
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Preview 2013: Poland field hockey
Coach: Amy Hediger (seventh year) Class: B Conference: WMC Last year: 6-8-1, lost in West B preliminary round Returning letter-winners: Juniors — Amanda Dube (F), Mary Everett (F), Kyla Sturtevant (F), Ainsley Parent (F), Emily Gibson (MF), Abbie L’Italien (D); Sophomore — Carly King (F). Key losses: Paige Brousseau, Amanda Gibson, Mimi Carmichael, Melora Lavoie, […]
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Poland tax rate same as last year
POLAND — Selectmen on Tuesday set the 2013-14 property tax rate at $13.65 per $1,000 in property value, the same as the last fiscal year, which ended June 30. Selectmen were able to maintain the rate by transferring $250,000 in school surplus from before the formation of RSU 16. Town Manager Rosemary Roy advised the […]
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Mowing down the competition
In the world of racing, Jeff Michaud’s two words are unheard of. “Cheap entertainment,” Michaud said as he rolled his black lawn tractor toward the racetrack. “You only have to buy a belt for $20 to $40 — that’s the most expensive part,” said Fred “Fast Freddy” Carroll. “Most of the guys don’t even have a […]
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Preview 2013: Poland golf
Coach: Dan Novak (10th year) Class: B Conference: WMC Last year: 11-2 Returning players: Senior — Nevin Rand; Juniors — Joey Pelletier, Alec Picard Key losses: Brian Bates, Jeremy Benway, Brandon Dufault, Samantha Futch Promising newcomers: Sophomores — Ethan Mason, AJ Ketchenl; Freshmen — Ben Simpson, Cody Comeau. Season outlook: Poland had an outstanding 2012 […]
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Working on your GED? Get it done before Jan. 1
AUBURN — People who have started — but not finished — passing their high school diploma equivalency tests may want to get it done this fall. On Jan. 1, 2014, there’ll be new, harder General Education Development tests. And that could mean anyone who has started work on their GED certificate but not finished by […]
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Maine utility regulators face potential conflict
FRYEBURG (AP) — Opponents of a 25-year contract between a water utility in western Maine and the company that owns the Poland Spring brand say the utility regulators who have the final say on the contract all have ties to the Poland Spring’s parent company. The Public Utilities Commission will hear final arguments Tuesday on […]
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Preview 2013: Poland boys’ soccer
Coach: Kris Wright (fifth year)Class: B Conference: WMCLast year’s record: 3-8-2 Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Dan Bernier (MF), Luke Johnson (FB), Shawn Mitchell (F), Shawn Murphy (FB), Nigel Williams (MF); Juniors — Cody Kostro (FB), Zack Lowe (G); Sophomore — Evan Gallagher (FB).Key losses: Nick Allen (FB), Alex Corcoran (F), Tucker Jones (MF), Tyler Lafrinea […]
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Preview 2013: Poland girls’ soccer
Coach: Brant Remington (first year)Class: B Conference: WMCLast year’s record: 8-6-2, lost in Western B semifinalsReturning letter-winners: Seniors — Emily Bolduc (MF), Lindsay Theriault (FB), Delaney Woodford (FB); Juniors — Kylie Martin (FB), Cassidy Pinkham (MF), Jessie Quint (FB), Haley Whitworth (G), Marissa Zink (MF); Sophomores — Courtney Cunliffe (MF), Sadie Pelletier (FB), Brooke […]
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Police arrest two more in Poland home invasion
POLAND — A 71-year-old man injured when men broke into his home over the weekend remains hospitalized and three men are in jail charged with robbing him, Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Department Capt. Raymond Lafrance said Thursday in a news release. Ronald St. Pierre of 21 Julie St. was asleep when men broke into his mobile […]