Charges Lewiston * Carrie Kesketh, 43, of 88 Elm St., driving while intoxicated, 8:42 p.m. Tuesday at that address. Auburn * Michael Allen, 41, of 422 College St., driving while intoxicated, 7:45 p.m. Tuesday on Center Street. * Daniel Colby, 29, of Wiscasset, violating probation, Wednesday morning on Dunn Street. * Brooke Spirell, 21, of […]
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George M. Lindsey
BOSTON, Mass. — George Michael Lindsey, 68, of Poland, died Dec. 18, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He was born March 1, 1943, in Baltimore, Md., a son of James Edwin and Mary E. (McCarty) Lindsey. George was a 1961 graduate of Framingham High School and a 1969 graduate of the University of Massachusetts at […]
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High school hockey: Leavitt edges Gray-NG/Poland
AUBURN — It was only a matter of time before the Hornets found their sting. After a furious opening period and an evenly-played middle frame, Leavitt turned on the jets in the third period, outshooting Gray-New Gloucester/Poland by nine while holding the Patriotic Knights without a single offering on net. But it still took the […]
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Poland middle school students face off against firefighters in cooking competition
POLAND — On one end of the table: light brown chicken wings heaped haphazardly in a scarred metal pan. On the other: deep brown wings nestled in a bed of greens, surrounded by carrots and celery. The judges hadn’t even taken a bite yet, but looking at the two entries, 13-year-old Aaron Smith was sure […]
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Minot has plans for fire station addition
MINOT — Selectmen received copies of concept plans for a major expansion to the town’s central fire station Monday. The plans call for nearly doubling the size of the building with a 2,640-square-foot addition. It would include a third apparatus bay, several offices, a kitchen, bathrooms and a large training/meeting room. The total project cost, […]
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RSU 16 board reviews superintendent’s contract
POLAND — The RSU 16 School Committee Monday received for review copies of a proposed contract for School Superintendent Dennis Duquette. Duquette’s current contract expires June 30, 2012. The contract under review is a three-year contract, which would extend Duquette’s tenure with RSU 16 to June 30, 2015. School Committee member Joe Parent found fault […]
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SPEWS11 Poland track
Coach: Kristin Ross (second year) Last year’s record: Boys: ninth in WMC, 13th in Class B; Girls: seventh in WMC, 16th in Class B Returning letter winners: Boys: Seniors — Jake McDonald (distance), Connoor Pinkham (distance); Juniors — Jeremy Doane (distance), Dakota Wyne (distance), Ian Pickett (distance), Corey Wallace (distance), Sam Scales (throws); Sophomores — […]
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Gray-NG/Poland boys hockey
Coach: Aaron Rand (fifth year) Last year’s record: 13-4-1 Returning players: Seniors — Ryan Davala (F), Evan Baggs (F), Adam Healy (F), Evan Coulombe (D), Cam Spiller (D), Jordan Rouillard (D), Travis Hemond (D); Juniors — Calvin Shelley (G), Tyler Lafrinea (F); Sophomores — Kaleb Bridgham (F), Nevin Rand (F), David Despins (D). Key losses: […]
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SPEWS11 Poland girlsbasketball
Coach: Darren Littlefield (first year) Last year’s record: 2-16 Returning letter winners: Senior — Katrina Seeley (5-5 guard); Juniors — Jasmine Cramp (5-10 forward), Amanda Gibson (5-8 forward), Melora Lavoie (5-8 forward), Brittina Maheux (5-2 guard); Sophomores — Emily Bolduc (5-8 guard), Renee Reid (5-5 guard), Lindsay Theriault (5-9 guard). Key losses: Morgan Copp (guard), […]