Rick Benoit, who’s been principal since 2012, will take the same role in July at Gray-New Gloucester Middle School.
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Poland taxpayers get two more months to pay spring bill
POLAND — Town officials voted earlier this week to waive accrued interest on April’s tax bills until July. “This gives another 60 days to pay your second half of your 2020 real estate or personal property taxes without interest accruing,” according to a message on the town’s website. The spring payment of the semiannual tax […]
GoFundMe pages pop up seeking help in a COVID-19 world
People are heading to the popular fundraising site with needs and with money.
Squirrel hunter shot in foot in Poland
POLAND — A local man was shot in the foot on Wednesday while hunting for squirrels with two other people, wildlife officials said. The Maine Warden Service was investigating the shooting, which was reported about 4 p.m. It was determined he had been shot by one of his hunting companions. The injury was not considered life-threatening. […]
Poland farmer and surgeon called to duty during pandemic
Plastic surgeon Dr. Charles Foley expects to be caring for COVID-19 patients as part of his U.S. Army Reserve unit.
Poland closes Town Office to the public
Elections and the town meeting have been canceled.
RSU 16 looking at $2 million budget increase
Special education costs, pay raises account for more spending.
Police log
Androscoggin County • Jason Birmingham, 45, of New Gloucester, on a charge of operating under the influence of intoxication, 1:25 a.m. Saturday on Main Street in Poland. • Sarah Griffin, 32, of Greene, on charges of operating under the influence of intoxication and operating after suspension, 3:45 a.m. Saturday at 5 Thibeau Lane in Greene. […]
Poland board rejects request to ban ATVs on town land
The Bog Hooters ATV Club is allowed to use old railroad bed for two years.