POLAND — Due to bad weather expected on Friday, Jan. 27, the Ricker Memorial Library program, “Colonial House Revisited: John Bear Reminisces,” will be rescheduled for Friday, Feb. 3. The Friends of Ricker Memorial Library will host renowned Native American storyteller, author and actor John Bear Mitchell. He will present a program based on his […]
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Pinochle results LEWISTON — Pinochle standings ending Dec. 31 are: wins, Cecille Letourneau 72, Richard Champagne 70, Stella Asselin 62; washes, Cecille Letourneau 12, Stella Asselin 7, Delice Blais 5. Games are played at 1 p.m. every Thursday. Pitch standings are: wins, Norm Bissonnette 66, John Smith 54, James Green 51; skunks, Norm Bissonnette 10, […]
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Native American storyteller/actor will give presentations for students, adults
POLAND — John Bear Mitchell, a noted Native American storyteller, author, actor and educator, will present two programs on Friday, Jan. 27: one for students at Poland Community School and the other for adults at Ricker Memorial Library. Mitchell’s talk at the library, “Colonial House Revisited: John Bear Reminisces,” is based on his work with […]
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H.S. Hockey Notes: Rivalry adds spice to Saturday night
To hear Edward Little coach Craig Latuscha and Lewiston coach Jamie Belleau speak to the teams’ rivalry game Saturday, there’s nothing to it. Both echoed the familiar refrain that the team that can put together a full, three-period effort against the other will earn the victory. But this year, there is a bit more to […]
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Poland home lost to fire
POLAND — A Saturday morning fire along Upper Range Pond left a family homeless, fire Chief Mark Bosse said. “They were at home, having breakfast, and they smelled smoke,” Bosse said. “They thought it was actually the remnants of breakfast on the stove, but then they went back and opened the bedroom door and the […]
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Lee named interim town manager in Buckfield
BUCKFIELD — The Board of Selectmen appointed Dana K. Lee to the position of interim town manager Tuesday night. He takes over immediately and will work with Town Manager Glen Holmes until he leaves Feb. 3. Holmes has taken the position of director of the Western Maine Economic Development Council headquartered in South Paris. Lee […]
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50th anniversary celebrated
Ralph and Lorraine Sawyer POLAND — A surprise party was held Dec. 11 at the home of Ralph J. and Lorraine Sawyer on the occasion of their 50th anniversary. The party was hosted by their daughter, Carol A. Sawyer, and Greg Merrill of Lisbon, and their grandchildren, Angela and Michelle Ridley of Lisbon, Kevin J. […]
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H.S. Hockey Notes: Confusion reigns in early-season standings
The transitive property is a useful logical and algebraic tool, but don’t expect it to hold in the world of sports. That refrain is painfully obvious for anyone trying to follow Class A high school hockey this season, which at the one-third mark for most teams, is about as muddled in the standings as it […]
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H.S. boys’ basketball: Knights slam door on Seagulls
POLAND — After a dominant first half, Poland took its foot off the gas pedal in the second long enough for Old Orchard Beach to find its footing. Not long enough, however, for the Seagulls to take full flight. A five-point play in the fourth-quarter followed by a three-point play in favor of the Knights […]