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Androscoggin County, News

Man dies after setting himself on fire at Poland gas station

by Christopher Williams and Mark LaFlamme October 25, 2022October 26, 2022

Authorities say the man who poured gasoline on himself and set himself on fire died from his injuries.

Business, Noteworthy

DFD Russell Medical Centers welcome new family nurse practitioner

October 17, 2022October 27, 2022

DFD Russell Medical Centers announces the recent addition of Christopher Butler, a board-certified family nurse practitioner, to the DFD team. Butler practices health care cooperatively with his patients, educating people on their health and involving them in shared medical decision-making. Butler holds a Master of Science degree in nursing-family nurse practitioner from the University of […]

Androscoggin County

Poland clerk Judy Akers’ 46 years of service is part of a family legacy

by Eriks Petersons Special to the Sun Journal October 17, 2022October 17, 2022

The Maine Municipal Association presented her with the Ethel. N. Kelley Memorial Award.

Androscoggin County, News

Video: Driver in Poland crash ‘lucky to be alive’

by Sun Journal Staff report October 11, 2022October 12, 2022

A pickup is crushed in a collision with FedEx truck on Route 26.

Connections

Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice celebrates year with benefit

October 11, 2022October 4, 2022

Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice celebrated a record-breaking year Sept. 9 for its 19th annual Autumn Night Out benefit. Held at the Poland Spring Resort, the dinner and auction hosted 300 guests and raised $140,000, according to a news release from Jillian Netherland, Development & Community Relations manager at Androscoggin Health Healthcare + Hospice. With […]

Business, Noteworthy

Poland Town Clerk Judy Akers receives Ethel N. Kelley award

October 10, 2022

POLAND — Town Clerk Judy Akers has received the prestigious 2022 Ethel N. Kelley Award during the Maine Municipal Association’s 86th annual convention Oct. 5. Akers, who has served as the community’s town clerk for 46 years, is believed to be one of the longest serving clerks in Maine. She is widely respected for her […]

Connections

Poland to host candidates’ night Oct. 13

October 6, 2022October 2, 2022

Poland voters can hear from candidates who wish to represent them in the Maine House and Senate during an upcoming candidates’ night. The forum, sponsored by Friends of Ricker Library, is scheduled for 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, in the Poland Town Office conference room. Candidates for district attorney also will participate. With the recent […]

Androscoggin County

Poland sets workshop to deal with issues health, use of ponds

by Eriks Petersons Special to the Sun Journal October 4, 2022October 5, 2022

POLAND — Selectpersons on Tuesday night scheduled a workshop next month to deal with the environmental and other issues involving Lower, Middle and Upper Range ponds. Chairman Stephen Robinson proposed the session, which is set for 6:30 p.m. Nov. 29, at a location to be determined. He said the town needs to find out what can […]