POLAND — Selectmen on Tuesday approved posting no trespassing signs on the Lower Range Dam for safety reasons. Fire Rescue Chief Mark Bosse noted the current and suction in the area of the dam posed a very real threat to any one in or near the water. “I support such a move. People don’t realize […]
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S. Tetenman: A chance to evolve
Perhaps a priest or some other religious leader could answer a few questions about the gay marriage issue: — Specifically, how will allowing gays and lesbians to marry damage either my or any couple’s marriage? — Could you please provide the quote and location in the Bible that says marriage is only between a man […]
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Jeffrey Andrews Titus
1952 – 2012 POLAND — Jeffrey Andrews Titus, 60, of Poland, formerly of South Portland and Cape Elizabeth, died Thursday, Aug. 2, at his home. He was born in Belfast on April 18, 1952, the son of Leroy M. and Virginia H. Huson Titus. He attended Belfast Area High School and graduated in the Class […]
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Lewis R. Doustou
AUBURN — Lewis R. Doustou, 76, of 30 Hill Valley Road, Poland, and formerly of 5 Toby Place, Lewiston, died in Auburn on Wednesday, Aug. 1, at the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice. He was born in Renaud, P.Q., Canada, the son of Onesime and Sara Soucy Doustou. Educated in Canadian and […]
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Hearing set on lowering level of Thompson Lake
OXFORD — The Board of Selectmen agreed Thursday night to host a joint public hearing with the Thompson Lake Environmental Association on the need to lower the level of Thompson Lake each October to prevent spring flooding. The Dam Advisory Committee, which includes members from Casco, Oxford, Poland and Otisfield, recommended a public hearing on […]
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Rotary presents scholarships, awards
LEWISTON— The Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club presented $10,500 in scholarships and awards to local students and community organizations on May 9 at the Ramada Inn. To raise the funds, Lewiston-Auburn Rotary conducted several fundraisers including an annual auction, Comedy Night, the Balloon Festival, selling poinsettias, spring flowers and more. William Denehy, Vocational Service Committee chairman, was […]
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Briefly
Bridge winners listed LEWISTON — The Lewiston-Auburn Social Bridge Club winners at the Lewiston Armory on July 23 were as follows: first, Jan and Vern Arey; second, Jeanine Kivus and David Lock; third, Connie and Ron Reynolds; fourth/fifth tie, Richard Balian and Dick Allen with Scott Rivard and Jim Gray. First in B, Connie and […]