DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Poland Historical Society will host a presentation at the schoolhouse located at 1231 Maine St. in Poland on Wednesday, June 11, at 6:30 p.m. Jim “Mac” McKinley will speak on the history of the East Poland Post Office. There have been at least seven post offices throughout the history of the […]
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Bates College plans fireworks display for Friday
If weather cooperates, fireworks will be launched Friday over the southern end of Lake Andrews in Lewiston. If not, the show will be moved to Saturday.
Androscoggin County Teacher of the Year imparts passion for music | Face Time
Julia Edwards says she has been singing and writing “little ditties” since she was about 2.
Meet the Mechanic Falls native who led the last bayonet charge in U.S. Army history
Lewis Millett was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on Feb. 7, 1951, in the Korean War.
Mechanic Falls Community Days yard sale set for June 21
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Anglican Church of the Transfiguration will be holding a yard sale as part of the Mechanic Falls Community Days, which will be held on Friday, June 20, in the evening, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 21 (not July 21 as previously published). We are looking for […]
Yes, everybody, there are Black people in Maine
The community may be small, but Black Mainers are a big part of the state’s history. Now, new businesses and efforts are attracting Black tourists and residents by challenging stereotypes of the Pine Tree State.
Mary Martin to end 40 years as leading educator in Poland-area schools
‘She set such a high standard and she’s just been an absolute gift to work with,’ one of her colleagues said of Martin.
Massachusetts man arrested after police chase through 2 counties
Police say the pursuit, from Paris to Mechanic Falls, began when the driver refused to stop for officers investigating a report of shots fired.
Ready to retire? Central Maine is a safe, beautiful place to settle down and have fun
It may not be an obvious retirement destination, but looking closer at the state’s second largest metro area will dispel that notion.
Suspect arrested after chase in Oxford County ends in Poland crash
Early reports were that the chase began after a RAM pickup truck had been stolen from a dealership on Main Street in Norway by a man who took the keys and sped away.