POLAND — More than 100 golfers enjoyed a round of golf and raised in excess of $10,000 for the first of what is to become an annual event. All the proceeds will be divided between the Poland and Oxford food pantries. Suzanne Grover, Oxford Helping Hands Food Pantry director, and Cyndi Robbins, owner of Poland […]
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Boys’ H.S. Basketball: York runs away from Poland
YORK — Zach Leal set an early tone for the York High School boys basketball team on Thursday night against Poland. The senior guard stole the ball near midcourt and thrilled the crowd inside Robert E. Butler Gymnasium with a dunk. That ignited a 25-0 run to begin the game for the Wildcats, as York […]
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H.S. Girls’ Basketball: Wildcats pull away from Knights
POLAND — Even though his team was fortunate to be protecting a lead for much of the first three quarters Thursday night, York coach Rick Clark saw no reason to alter his game plan. The Wildcats just needed to execute it better. Unfortunately for Poland, it all came together for the Wildcats — and fell […]
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H.S. boys’ hockey: Patriotic Knights edge Red Eddies in OT
Before the game and between periods, that was what Aaron Rand was stressing to his Poland/Gray-New Gloucester hockey team Wednesday. Through numerous penalty kills, limited shots on goal and a short bench, the Patriotic Knights battled through and lived up to theme. “I told them to be patient and cash in on our chances,” Rand […]
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Gray-New Gloucester/Poland boys’ hockey
Coach: Aaron Rand (Sixth year) Last year’s record: 3-15 Returning players: Senior — Brandon Dufault (Forward) Tyler Lafrinea (Forward). Calvin Shelley (Goalie). Junior — Nevin Rand. Sophomores — Lucas Nickerson (Forward); Ethan Callier (Forward); Kaleb Bridgham (Defense); David Despins (Defense); Dom Belanger (Defense); Sophomore — Ryan Lavoie (Forward). Key losses: Ryan Davala, Adam Healy, Evan Baggs, […]
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Poland boys’ basketball
Coach: Tyler Tracy (third year) Last year’s record: 11-9, lost in Western Class B quarterfinals Returning players: Senior — Nick Allen (5-10 guard); Juniors — C.J. Martin (5-10 guard), Josh Gary (6-4 forward), Billy Bickford (6-1 forward), Tyler Michaud (5-9 guard), Shawn Murphy (6-2 forward). Key losses: Ricky Bryant (6-0 forward), Jacob Littlefield (6-4 forward), […]
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Poland Girls’ Basketball
Coach: Darren Littlefield (second year) Last year’s record: 6-13, lost in Western B prelim Returning players: Seniors — Melora Lavoie (5-8 forward), Amanda Gibson (5-6 forward), Kayla Yirrell (5-11 center), Brittina Maheux (5-3 guard), Aliyah Gregory 5-9 center); Juniors — Emily Bolduc (5-8 guard), Lindsay Theriault (5-8 forward), Renee Reid (5-4 guard); Sophomores — Michaella […]
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Poland indoor track
Coach: Kristin Ross (three years) Returning athletes: Boys: Seniors — Brandon Drottar (throws/sprints), Tony Whalen (sprints/jumps), Sammy Scales (throws), Dakota Wyne (distance). Junior — Austin Davis (Sprints). Sophomores — Kyle Herrick (sprints), Tony Benedict (throws), Will Bernier (sprints), Tyler Bateman (throws), Dylan Porter (throws). Girls: Seniors — Katie Letourneau (distance), Ashley Marchessault (distance), Juniors — Delaney Woodford (throws/distance), Katie […]
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Poland cheering
Coach: Nikki Pratt (five years) Seniors: Captain Paige Brousseau, captain Shelby Brown, captain Mikala Hayes, Keiko Sneed. Juniors: Ranissa Berry, Lydia Charest, Brianna Linscott, Katie Young. Sophomores: Abigail Brown, Amber Demers, Tia Lowndes, Becca Stacey-Outten, Kyla Sturtevant; Freshmen: Kailey Fortin, Jayla Monaghan.
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Medicine take-back day yields 1,437 pounds in Androscoggin County
ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY — The Medicine Take-Back held Sept. 29 was a huge success. Despite the rain, the take-back sites across Androscoggin County collected and disposed of 1,437 pounds of unwanted and expired medicines. Combined with the Spring Medicine Take-Back, 3800 pounds of unwanted and unused medicines were collected from county residents. That’s just under two […]