Eighty-four graduates from Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland received their high school diplomas.
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Volunteers to help Poland summer camp welcome underserved youth
More than 40 volunteers plan to travel to Poland this weekend to help Agassiz Village, a nonprofit overnight summer camp serving low-income youth from under-resourced communities, get ready to welcome over 400 children and teens this summer, according to a news release from the camp. From Friday to Sunday, May 20 to 22, volunteers from […]
Poland Republicans to meet June 9
POLAND — The Republican Town Committee will hold a reorganizational meeting, according to Chairman Arthur Berry. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at the Ricker Memorial Library lower level. The committee will elect officers for the year and prepare for the upcoming election. All registered Republicans in the town are […]
At Poland Spring Resort, Maine Tourism Association inducts employees into Hall of Fame
POLAND — As part of its 100th year celebrations, the Maine Tourism Association held its annual meeting and centennial gala May 19 and 20 at Poland Spring Resort. The organization was founded as the Maine Publicity Bureau by Hiram W. Ricker, son of the founder of Poland Spring, with the goal of “advertising the attractions […]
Poland man drowns in Martin Stream in Turner
Adrian Maurais, 36, died Sunday while attempting to swim to a float about 50 feet from shore, according to a spokesman for the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife.
Democratic lawyer enters district attorney race against Republican candidate
Edward Rabasco Jr. of Poland launches write-in campaign for a spot on the general election ballot against Republican Neil McLean Jr. of Turner.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute grants degrees to local students
WORCESTER, Mass. — Four local students were awarded bachelor’s degrees May 14 at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s 153rd commencement. Lia Davis of New Gloucester majored in computer science. Benjamin English of Poland majored in aerospace engineering. Julia Milks of Auburn majored in biology and biotechnology. Devon Poisson of Sabattus majored in electrical and computer engineering. […]
Nominations open for 2nd Androscoggin Co. youth food awards
This summer, the Good Food Council of Lewiston-Auburn plans to celebrate the organization’s 10th anniversary and host the second annual Youth Food Charter Champion Awards. Five outstanding youth (individuals and/or groups) will be recognized for taking initiative to grow a healthy local food system from farm-to-fork, according to a news release from the council. Those […]
‘The best of who we are:’ LA Metro Chamber presents awards
The 2022 award winners include four individuals, one business and one community initiative. The winners were in attendance but with one notable exception.