POLAND — The Poland Spring Heritage Day Committee is looking for community and civic organizations as well as vendors and crafters to participate in the fifth annual Poland Spring Heritage Day which will be held on Saturday, May 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The family-friendly event is held on the grounds of Poland […]
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Civil War Program at Ricker Library
POLAND — A local entertainer, Charles W. Plummer, will take on the role of the Maine Civil War hero, General Joshua L. Chamberlain, in a program for families at Ricker Library’s Check It Out!. The program, “The American Civil War and a House Divided: 1861 – 1865,” will be held from noon to 1 p.m. […]
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H.S. Baseball: Patriots overrun Knights in WMC opener
Much to the Patriots’ delight, neither trend continued. Gray-New Gloucester used aggressive baserunning to rattle Simard while Nielsen settled down for a solid 6 1/3 innings as the Patriots opened the Western Maine Conference baseball season with an 8-4 victory over the Knights on Friday. Nielsen, a junior, gave up two earned run on five […]
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Eagle to visit Ricker Library
Lawrence, the eagle who resides at the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray, will pay a visit to the Ricker Library in Poland on Sunday, April 15. He and his handler, Pam Richardson, will be there to share information about the park and its residents and about the park’s mission of education about wildlife and natural […]
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Eastern Star meets today AUBURN — Pine Cone Chapter 26 Order of the Eastern Star will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at the Masonic Hall, 1021 Turner St. The chapter will be having a stated meeting. Potluck supper will be at 6 p.m. All Eastern Star Members are welcome. Commercial Travelers to meet […]
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RSU 16 proposed budget up 3.69 percent
POLAND — The public informational meeting Wednesday on RSU 16’s proposed budget for 2012-13 drew few members of the public and fewer questions. Perhaps 20 area residents listened to interim Superintendent Michael Wilhelm’s presentation of the $18.5 million budget. “There are no new programs, the board has been sensitive to the economic times,” Wilhelm said. […]
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High School Track: Area overview
KVAC Athletes to watch: Boys — Connor Harris, EL (Jumps); Darnnell Hairston, EL (hurdles); Lucas Bourget, EL (dist/RW); Roger Charest, EL (sprints); Bryan Ring, EL (misc); Sully Jackson, MB (dist); Dustin Staples, MB (jumps/dist); Dustin Thompson, MB (jumps); Izaiha Tracy, MB (sprint); Justin Tracy, MB (dist); Zach Veayo, MB (RW); Mohamed Barre, Lew (dist); Rudy […]
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Grange to hold annual meeting AUBURN — Morin Brick Company, celebrating their 100th anniversary in Danville, will be honored on Thursday, April 12, when Danville Junction Grange holds their annual Open Meeting in conjunction with National Grange Month. Dessert will be served at 6 p.m., and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Norman Davis […]
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RSU 16 superintendent resigns
POLAND — The RSU 16 board Monday accepted the resignation of Superintendent Dennis Duquette. The resignation agreement, effective April 23, was accepted unanimously. Asked about the terms of the agreement and whether Duquette, who received a three-year extension to his contract in January, was entitled to a special severance package, interim Superintendent Michael Wilhelm said […]
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Casino job fair set for April 14
OXFORD — The Oxford Casino will hold a second job fair next weekend for remaining open positions, including servers, cooks, bartenders, cage vault cashiers and slot technicians. Scott Smith, spokesman for the casino, said that as opening day approaches, the casino is hiring employees for day-to-day operations. The job fair will be held April 14 […]