OXFORD — The Board of Selectmen agreed Thursday night to host a joint public hearing with the Thompson Lake Environmental Association on the need to lower the level of Thompson Lake each October to prevent spring flooding. The Dam Advisory Committee, which includes members from Casco, Oxford, Poland and Otisfield, recommended a public hearing on […]
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Rotary presents scholarships, awards
LEWISTON— The Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club presented $10,500 in scholarships and awards to local students and community organizations on May 9 at the Ramada Inn. To raise the funds, Lewiston-Auburn Rotary conducted several fundraisers including an annual auction, Comedy Night, the Balloon Festival, selling poinsettias, spring flowers and more. William Denehy, Vocational Service Committee chairman, was […]
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Bridge winners listed LEWISTON — The Lewiston-Auburn Social Bridge Club winners at the Lewiston Armory on July 23 were as follows: first, Jan and Vern Arey; second, Jeanine Kivus and David Lock; third, Connie and Ron Reynolds; fourth/fifth tie, Richard Balian and Dick Allen with Scott Rivard and Jim Gray. First in B, Connie and […]
Drew recognized for service
NEEDHAM, Mass. — Janice Drew of Poland was recognized recently for excellence, customer service and respect at an annual team member celebration at North Hill senior living community. Drew joined the team in 1987, so she was also honored for 25 years of service. She is a database administrator. The annual celebration honors team members […]
Poland students elected governor, speaker of house at Girls State
The annual session of Dirigo Girls State was held during the week of June 17-22 at Husson University in Bangor. More than 200 delegates registered on June 17 for a week-long program to teach government and citizenship skills at the local, county and state levels using a simulation model. After Town Meetings were underway nomination […]
Hutchinson — Graham
Gina and Adam Graham SUGAR LAKE, Pa. — The wedding of Gina M. Hutchinson and Adam L. Graham was held at 3 p.m. on Sept. 18 at Sugar Lake, Pa. Pastor Bobbie Nelson officiated at the ceremony. Mrs. Graham is the daughter of Tina Parker of Lewiston and Ralph Felker of Poland. She is a […]
Maine camps receive campership funding
LEXINGTON, Mass. – The American Camp Association, New England has awarded eight Maine camps with American Camp Association Campership Funds. Overall, 64 ACA accredited day and overnight camps across all six New England states, plus one in New York, have received camperships on behalf of specific campers. The funds for each camper will go directly […]