The girl was in a car at the Standish campground when a severe storm appears to have caused a tree to fall on the vehicle.
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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
PAXTON, Mass. — Anna Maria College recently announced academic honors for three local students named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list. They include Sydney Stebbins of Poland, Raegan Hachey of Winthrop and Tyler Gaouette of Pittsfield. Anna Maria College awards dean’s list recognition to students enrolled in a full-time undergraduate day program in good standing who have attained in […]
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
ATLANTA, Ga. — Two local students received degrees during the Georgia Institute of Technology’s 261st commencement exercises. They include Omar Gonzaga of Poland, who earned a Master of Science degree in cybersecurity; and Veena Gopalakrishnan of Lisbon, who earned a Master of Science degree in civil engineering. Commencement was held Dec. 17-18, 2021, at Bobby […]
NH college names local students to dean’s list
MANCHESTER, N.H.— Five local students have been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Saint Anselm College. They include Caroline Condon of Brownfield, Amelie Crowe of Farmington, Joshua Fortin of Lewiston, Rileigh Stebbins of Poland and Dominique Michaud of Wales. To be eligible, a student must have achieved a grade point average of 3.4 or better […]
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.