Coach: Sean Galipeau-Eldridge (ninth year) Returning letter winners: Boys: Seniors —Ben Albee, Joe Bernhard, Tim Landry, Troy Ashcroft; Juniors — Jake MacDonald, Connor Pinkham; Sophomores — Jeremy Doane, Tyler Hemond, Ian Pinkett, Ben Letourneau; Girls: Senior — Kendra Lobley; Juniors — Miranda Gile, Staci Piirainen, Maeve Wood; Sophomores — Sylvia Beliveau, Jessica Lalonde, Kristin DiBello. […]
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Adult ed lists fall programs
MECHANIC FALLS — The Mechanic Falls-Minot-Poland Adult and Community Education fall program will begin Sept. 1. The Learning Center is accepting new day and evening students (at least 17 years old) for skill upgrading, high school diplomas and GED testing. Call the Adult Education office at 345-3217, e-mail adulted@midmaine.com or visit mechanicfalls.maineadulted.org for more information. […]
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No pot in Poland
Recently, I found out from a friend that a medical marijuana warehouse may be located in the town of Poland. My friend stated that she had asked Poland’s town manager if that was true and he told her that it was, and that there had been no public outcry about it. Why were the taxpayers […]
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Mollyockett Chorus will perform at All Souls Chapel
POLAND SPRING — The Mollyockett Chorus will perform at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9, at All Souls Chapel, as part of the Poland Spring Historical Society’s summer concert series. Mollyockett Chorus began in Norway with a core group of about nine enthusiastic women and, in 1996, became a chapter of Sweet Adelines International. Members sing […]
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Poland Players presenting a bit of the Bard
The clash of swords. An inspiring call to patriotic duty. Love notes hidden in the forest. It must be time for Shakespeare in the Park. In the time-honored tradition of traveling players, The Poland Players are once again sharing Shakespeare in the Park, with shortened versions of “Henry V” and “As You Like It” staged […]
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Fire victim said he was stabbed by stranger
POLAND — David Hodgkin told a police detective that just before the home Hodgkin was living in was destroyed by fire, he was confronted by three hooded men, one of whom stabbed him in the stomach, the detective said Thursday. Androscoggin County Detective Sgt. William Gagne said Hodgkin told him three men wearing dark hoodies […]
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Students graduate from Mechanic Falls–Minot–Poland Adult Education
POLAND — Approximately 400 people gathered at Poland Community School on May 7, to mark the graduation of 84 students from the Mechanic Falls–Minot–Poland Adult Education program. Superintendent of Schools, Dennis J. Duquette, congratulated the graduates on their courage to return to school and rise above obstacles. Several people were recognized with awards for outstanding […]
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Poland ghost, part deux
As far as I can tell, the town of Poland is crawling with ghosts. In fact, there may be more ghosts out there than there are registered voters and potholes. I gather this after receiving dozens of calls and e-mails in response to a story about a ghost hitchhiker on Route 26. The bulk of […]
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Clark gets book award
MINOT — William W. Clark III, son of William and Kimberly Clark of Minot and a student at Poland Regional High School, was named the 2009 recipient of the Saint Michael’s College Scholarship and Service Book Award. The award recognizes students who demonstrate a commitment to volunteerism and leadership through community service. Saint Michael’s, located […]
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Spectral lady hitches ride one night on Route 26, then vanishes
One moment the hitchhiker was making small talk with her teen driver, then she disappeared.