POLAND — Voters on Tuesday will decide whether to authorize Regional School Unit 16 to issue up to $5.7 million in bonds to expand and equip the middle and renovate the high school, both on Route 26. The question requires a combined majority yes vote from Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls to pass. The proposal calls […]
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York returns to state game with victory over Poland in B South final
Poland goalie Ashton Stutervant, right and teammate Madison Wante, center, can not stop York’s Barbara Conradt from redirecting a shot into the net for a goal during Tuesday afternoon’s ClassB Southern Maine Regional Field Hockey Finals. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) SACO — This new version of York is doing the same old York-like things. The Wildcats […]
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Winthrop field hockey advances to regional final
WINTHROP — As is the case most years, the Winthrop field hockey team entered the Class C North playoffs without the benefit of knowing much about its opponent. “It’s the challenge we face,” Winthrop coach Jess Merrill said. “It’s difficult because while we try to get up north to see those teams play, they often […]
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RSU 16 leaders urging residents to vote on $5.7 million project
POLAND — About three dozen people turned out for a public forum Wednesday night on the proposed $5.7 million renovation to Regional School Unit 16’s combined middle and high school. About half were Poland, Minot or Mechanic Falls officials or school administrators. Although attendance was about average for school budget forums or other similar public […]
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Poland rallies past Greely in B South field hockey quarterfinal
Desiree Wante, far left, and her Poland Regional High School teammates celebrate after Autumn Willis’ goal put the Knights up 1-0 against Greely in Poland on Wednesday. POLAND — Coming into the season, Poland coach Kayla Royer told her team there would be a time when she would hand the corner play calling duties to […]
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Poland board OKs ban on marijuana businesses
POLAND — The Board of Selectpersons voted unanimously Tuesday night to enact a 90-day moratorium on allowing retail marijuana establishments and social clubs. Chairman Stan Tetenman said the town is “left in limbo” without official state regulations in place. “It’s not to say we don’t want any marijuana businesses in town,” he said, but selectpersons […]
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Seniors have led Poland field hockey to best-ever playoff seeding
Poland Regional High School field hockey captains, from left, Desiree Menard, Higera Nawass and Morgan Brousseau have helped the Knights to a No. 3 seed in the Class B South playoffs. POLAND — Led by its captains, the Poland Regional High School field hockey team turned a pair of laps around the pitch behind the […]
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H.S. football: Poland earns first win, defeats Dirigo
POLAND — The Poland Knights hadn’t scored a point since September 22nd, but they remedied that problem in emphatic fashion Friday night against perennial Class D contender Dirigo. On the opening kickoff, Isaiah Hill returned the ball 70 yards for a touchdown and Poland never looked back, earning a 38-14 victory over Dirigo. “Isaiah is a […]
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Lorraine A. Gilmore
POLAND — Lorraine A. Gilmore passed away Tuesday, Oct. 10, at her home on Bakerstown Road in Poland. She was born Dec. 6, 1941, the daughter of Herman and Isabelle (Leveque) Koss. Siblings include Adrien, Leo, Roger, Armand, David, William and sister, Jacqueline. Daughters are Jacqueline Ruggerio of Florida, Patricia Levasseur of Auburn, Debra Fantozzi of […]
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H.S. field hockey: Poland finishes off Freeport in overtime
POLAND — First-year Poland field hockey coach Kayla Royer wanted the Knights to make an impact in the Western Maine Conference this season. On Thursday, they put a statement win on the resume with a 4-3 victory over Freeport overtime. The Knights came back from a 3-1 deficit in the second half to improve to […]