POLAND — After his 1999 white stretch limousine sat for sale for years, Tim Morin sold it to four guys who wanted something flashy to drive cross-country to Los Angeles. The four — two from Oklahoma, two from Missouri — were in Maine on Monday to buy the Lincoln Town Car limo and start their […]
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Whittier Middle School honor students named
POLAND — The following students at Bruce M. Whittier Middle School were named to the second semester honor roll of the 2017-2018 school year: Grade seven High Honors: Emma Moreau, LiSha Powell and Jack Tetreault. Honors: Courtney Abell, Ava Anderson, Kai Anderson, Abbigale Ayers, Sayla Bergeron, Madeline Bouchard, Brayden Boutwell, Mason Brousseau, Tyler Burke, Hayden Christner, Graison […]
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'The Anatomy of a Gravestone' presented in Poland
POLAND — This week’s Wicked Wednesday program presents “The Anatomy of a Gravestone,” presented by Ron Romano, at 6:30 p.m. July 11, in the All Souls Chapel at Poland Spring Resort, 37 Preservation Way in Poland. Southern Maine’s early cemeteries are rich with folk art. Hand-carved gravestones created by local stonecutters are readily found throughout […]
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Richard Arthur Arsenault Jr.
LEWISTON — Richard Arthur Arsenault Jr., 57, of Poland passed away Tuesday, July 3, from cancer. He was born in Lewiston, May 14, 1961, to Richard Arsenault Sr. and Carole Anne Hutchinson. Rick graduated from Dirigo High School and worked several years for Abington Group and most recently at Engineered Construction Services as a pipefitter. He […]
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George Herbert Ross
POLAND — George Herbert Ross, 61, of Poland passed away Monday, June 18, at his home. He was born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Oct. 27, 1956, the youngest son of the late Stewart and Florence Ross George held various manufacturing jobs throughout his life in Maine and New Hampshire. He loved to fish, and it […]
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Poland Spring awards $15,000 in scholarships
POLAND — Fifteen Maine high school seniors have received Good Science Scholarships of $1,000 each from Poland Spring Water Co. Recipients included three from Fryeburg Academy, four from Gray-New Gloucester High School, three from Poland Regional High School and five from Bonny Eagle High School. Each recipient is planning to pursue post-secondary education in life […]
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George Herbert Ross
POLAND — George Herbert Ross, 61, of Poland passed away Monday, June 18, at home. He was born Oct. 27, 1956, in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, to parents Stewart and Florence (Harris) Ross. He was predeceased by both parents. Surviving are his special friend, Linda Patten; his children Amy, Nicole and Melissa; brother, Stewart Ross; sister, […]
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Poland selectmen to study state's retail pot law
POLAND — Selectmen said Thursday they needed to learn more about the legal ramifications of retail and recreational marijuana in Maine before a town committee is created to formulate a town policy. Board members Joe Cimino and Mary-Beth Taylor and Town Manager Matthew Garside said they plan to attend a workshop July 10, sponsored by […]
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Poland gets electric car-charging station
POLAND — Electric vehicle owners now have a charging option on Route 26 at the Alvan Ricker Memorial Library at 1211 Maine St. Town Manager Matthew Garside said a new Level 2 electric car-charging station has been installed next to the library and is fully operational. Previously, charging stations on Route 26 were only available […]
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Range Pond depth an issue in student drowning
POLAND — The deep end of the roped-off area at Range Pond where a Lewiston student drowned Tuesday is 8 to 10 feet deep, Maine Department of Agriculture spokesman John Bott said. The roped area is not for wading, it is for swimming, Bott said, adding that is the norm at state parks. The Bureau […]