GRAY — Poland picked up its first field hockey victory in more than three years with a 1-0 win over Gray-New Gloucester Thursday.Paige Brousseau gathered in a cross from Amanda Gibson at the end line and flicked it past the Gray-New Gloucester goalie for the game’s only goal 17:02 into the first half.“It’s so fantastic,” […]
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Ila Y. Green
AUBURN — Ila Y. Green, 70, of Poland, died Friday, Aug. 31, surrounded by her children and grandchildren at The Androscogging Hospice House. She was born in Bangor, Oct. 31, 1941, the daughter of the late Rodney and Dorothy (Sevey) Young. She graduated from Dexter High School, Class of 1959, and received her bachelors degree […]
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Tailgate Talk: Class C teams on the offensive in Week 2
Join Randy and Kalle as they discuss the crucial Week 2 games in Class C, including Dirigo/Winslow and Lisbon/Maranacook.
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Commercial Travelers to meet MECHANIC FALLS — Twin City Council 160 of the United Commercial Travelers of America will meet at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at Ashley House. A spaghetti supper prepared by PSC Robert and Diane Blanchard will be served following the business meeting. Members are asked to bring a dessert. All members […]
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Poland man accused of breaking into Hebron home
HEBRON — A Poland man is accused of breaking into a local home and stealing copper pipes and five electric baseboard heaters. Gary Reynolds Jr., 32, of 93 Hardscrabble Road, Apt. 2, was arrested early Tuesday morning on charges of burglary, theft and aggravated criminal mischief. On Tuesday in Oxford County Superior Court, he was […]
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Poland board raises property tax rate
POLAND — Selectmen on Tuesday set the tax rate at $13.65 per $1,000 of property valuation, an increase of 25 cents over the current rate. John O’Donnell, the town’s assessor, explained that reduced revenues, rather than an increase in spending, was the prime culprit in the net amount — a little more than $10.2 million […]
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High school roundup: Neil’s second-half goal lifts Monmouth
MONMOUTH — Russell Neal snatched the ball during scrum in front of the net, broke away and punched in the winning goal 23 minutes into the second half, giving Monmouth Academy a 2-1 victory over stubborn Mountain Valley in a boys’ soccer opener Saturday. The Falcons scored first when Josh Rainey scored on an Andrew […]
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J. McKinley: Questionable figures
I applaud Judson Duncan’s letter (Aug. 22) in defense of President Barack Obama for pointing out the seldom remembered fact that, “all spending bills originate in the House,” so the president should not be blamed for the deficit. I would just add that the bills must then be approved by the Senate to become final. […]
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Class C: Winslow rallies to edge Poland, 27-26
POLAND — The Campbell Conference opener between Winslow and Poland came down to big boys and bad habits. Winslow dominated the line of scrimmage and took advantage of three Poland fumbles in the second half to rally from an eight-point halftime deficit and pull out a 27-26 win between rain showers Friday night. Despite the […]