POLAND SPRING — Janie Rosie Crowell, cherished wife of Ted Crowell, passed from this world on Friday, Oct. 13, surrounded by her family. For a complete obituary, to sign Janie’s guestbook and leave memories and condolences for the family, please visit www.advantageportland.com. Janie R. Crowell
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Second lawsuit accuses Poland Spring of deceptive labeling
PORTLAND (AP) — Another lawsuit accuses Poland Spring Water of deceiving customers by putting the words “100 percent natural spring water” on product labels. The federal class-action lawsuit in Maine targets corporate parent Nestle Waters North America, which is accused of bottling water from wells and municipal sources that don’t meet the federal definition of […]
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Lawsuit: Poland Spring committing fraud by not using spring water
A lawsuit claims that Poland Spring Water is deceiving consumers with evergreen labels that say their bottle contains “100 percent natural spring water” that hails from Maine. The class-action lawsuit filed Tuesday in federal court in Connecticut claims that parent company Nestle Waters North America is bottling common groundwater that doesn’t meet the federal definition […]
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Rumford Water District signs deal with Poland Spring
RUMFORD — The Rumford Water District signed a 15-year agreement Tuesday with Poland Spring Water Co. to draw up to 150 million gallons of water per year from two district wells. After telling 10 people at the signing ceremony why they support the agreement, the board of trustees voted unanimously to approve the deal. Chairman Jim […]
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Renewal of proposed Rumford water agreement contingent on getting bottling plant
RUMFORD — Now that the Maine Public Utilities Commission has approved Poland Spring owner Nestle’s plan to tap into a Lincoln Water District well, plans for a bottling plant in that town may follow. At a public meeting July 12, the Rumford Water District spelled out details of a proposed 15-year agreement with Poland Spring Water […]
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Thelma M. Thurlow
KENNEBUNK — Thelma M. Thurlow, 88, a resident of Kennebunk, formerly of Poland Spring, died Thursday, July 27, at Bradford Common, Kennebunk, surrounded by her loving family. Thelma was predeceased by her husband, Paul Thurlow. To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, please visit Thelma’s Book of Memories page at www.bibberfuneral.com.
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Final comments aired on Rumford water agreement
RUMFORD — About 40 people attended a public meeting Wednesday on a proposed agreement between Poland Spring Water Co. and the Rumford Water District. An agreement would permit the company to draw up to 150 million gallons a year from two new wells on district property off Route 5. The session in Rumford Falls Auditorium included […]
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Marquis' birdie run cemented his second appearance at the Maine Amateur
Cam Marquis stands on the balcony of the clubhouse at Fox Ridge Golf Course in Auburn where he works in the pro shop Wednesday afternoon. AUBURN — Cam Marquis’ front nine at the Maine Amateur Qualifier on June 21 at Poland Spring wasn’t great. But it wasn’t terrible, either. The round as it stood would […]
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Lenard Berg vlogging his way to becoming a PGA Pro
Andrew Lenard Berg takes a break from a round of golf at Poland Spring Golf Course in Poland earlier this week. POLAND — Andrew Lenard Berg has had a passion for golf since he entered Fryeburg Academy in 2009. He worked in the pro shop at North Conway Country Club in high school, but it […]