1997 – 2014 NORWAY — Xavier Fuentes, 16, of Turner, died Saturday, March 15, at Stephens Memorial Hospital. He was born in Lewiston on May 26, 1997, the son of Nabor Fuentes and Sheila Daft. He was a sharp dresser and very caring, empathetic, helpful and humorous. Xavier loved playing video games and listening to […]
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Bear Pond Improvement Association taking scholarship applications
TURNER/HARTFORD — The Bear Pond Improvement Association has announced the creation of two $500 scholarships. Graduating seniors from Turner and Hartford who are pursuing post- secondary studies related to environmental sciences and/or natural resources management are eligible to apply for this award no later than May 1. Scholarship winners will be announced at the close […]
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Mother of hit-and-run victim urges driver to come forward
GREENWOOD — The family of a teenager killed over the weekend in a hit-and-run crash in Paris is pleading with the person responsible for his death to come forward and take responsibility. Xavier Fuentes, 16, was walking on Route 117 when he was struck by a vehicle Saturday night. His mother, Sheila Cole, addressed the […]
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‘Person of interest’ questioned in Turner teen’s death
PARIS — Police said Tuesday they have identified two people of interest in Saturday night’s hit-and-run on Route 117 that killed 16-year-old Xavier Fuentes of Turner. Paris police Sgt. Jeffrey Lange said he has questioned one of the people but declined to say whether the other individual had been contacted. Police were led to the individuals […]
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Turner board schedules special meeting to elect new selectman
TURNER — Selectmen on Monday night authorized an election for one selectman to serve until April 2016. This position is to replace Chairman Angelo Terreri, who resigned on March 3. After Terreri resigned, the board appointed Selectman Kurt Youland as chairman, and he conducted business Monday night. Dennis Richardson was appointed vice chairman. Nomination papers […]
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Leavitt Project Grad auction approaching
TURNER — The annual Leavitt Project Grad Auction will be held on Saturday, March 29, in the high school cafeteria. Preview begins at 9 a.m. with the opening call at 10 and the closing sometime around 1 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Class of 2014 in their post-graduation event which will be held at the […]
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SAD 52 releases adult ed schedule
TURNER — MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education’s winter/spring schedule offers a wide variety of classes. Some of them coming up from March 25 to April 2 include: Telepathy: This is a two-night class on March 25 and 27 that lets participants explore different ways to strengthen telepathic abilities. Solar Energy for the Homeowner: This […]
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Police urge driver in fatal hit-and-run to come forward
UPDATED 9:05 a.m. PARIS — Police on Monday urged the driver of a vehicle that killed 16-year-old Xavier Fuentes on a remote stretch of Route 117 Saturday night to come forward. “We’re just pleading with the individual to come forward,” Paris police Sgt. Jeffery Lange said. “Accidents happen, we just need to find out what […]
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Leavitt student killed in hit and run
PARIS — A Leavitt Area High School student died Saturday night after the vehicle that struck him fled the scene. In a Paris Police Department release posted Sunday by the Bangor Daily News, Xavier Fuentes of Turner was walking on the Buckfield Road in South Paris around 8:30 p.m. when he was struck by a […]