Ed Rabasco Jr. secures ballot spot for district attorney election

Poland Democrat earned more than three times the needed write-ins during the June primary and will run against GOP contender Neil McLean in November for the Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties DA post.

With school out for the summer, Maine teachers take on 2nd, 3rd jobs

Historically, about 20% of teachers across the country have taken on secondary jobs across the country during the school year. In the summer, that figure rose to about 33%, according to the latest national data.

Anna Maria College names local dean’s list students

Poland man drowns in Martin Stream in Turner

Adrian Maurais, 36, died Sunday while attempting to swim to a float about 50 feet from shore, according to a spokesman for the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife.

UMaine scientist: PFAS affects species of plants, animals differently

A scientist from the University of Maine explained what is and isn't known about PFAS to more than a dozen attendees Friday at the Excelsior Grange in Poland.

Georgia Tech recognizes local graduates

NH college names local students to dean’s list

Fewer students in class Friday after TikTok violence scare

No credible threats were found to area schools.

Auburn boy dies after he was found in Range Pond

First responders found the 4-year-old shortly before noon Friday and performed CPR, authorities said.

Rescuers find 4-year-old boy in Range Pond in Poland

A Maine State Police K-9 helped find the boy, and rescuers performed CPR on him.