TURNER — Selectmen on Monday were given copies of the March issue of Down East magazine touting Turner as one of the best places in Maine to live. Among the statistics listed in the article were a population of 5,732, a median home price of $185,000 and a graduation rate at Leavitt Area High School […]
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LaFlamme resigns as Turner town manager
TURNER — Town Manager Scott LaFlamme has resigned to accept the position of director of community development in Bath starting the first of April. Selectmen accepted his resignation, with regrets, after an executive session Monday night. “Leaving is an emotional event,” LaFlamme said. “It is difficult to leave a position where the board and town […]
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SAD 52 adult ed offering fishing, photography, other classes
TURNER — Registration is now open for SAD 52 Adult and Community Education, which is offering a wide variety of classes from arts and crafts to health and wellness. Aura Reading: Our aura is an energetic field around the body that changes with our moods and condition. Learn how to read yours in a two-night […]
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Merle ‘Greg’ Libby Jr.
AUBURN — Merle “Greg” Libby Jr., 87, of North Turner, died of natural causes on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 9:02 a.m., with his loving family by his side at the Androscoggin Hospice House. Merle attended Leavitt Institute, where he acquired the nickname “Greg” when he played a character by that name in a school play. […]
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SAD 52 to start budget review
TURNER — The SAD 52 Board of Directors will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at Leavitt Area High School to begin review of the 2014-15 budget. Other agenda items include a presentation related to the district’s pre-kindergarten program at the Leeds Central, Greene Central and Turner Primary schools, and a presentation on a […]
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University of New Hampshire dean’s list
DURHAM, N.H. — The following students have been named to the dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire for the fall semester of the 2013-14 academic year. Highest honors: Travis Adams of Leeds, Lauren Beaudoin of Monmouth, Dylan Chase of Turner, Lacey Ryder of West Paris and Nicole Smith of Greene. High honors: Devon […]
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Turner road, equipment expenses reported to be rising
TURNER — The town spent $105,623.10 maintaining roads this winter, Public Words Director John Moultrie wrote in his report to selectmen Tuesday night. Equipment breakdowns this month have totaled $6,265.82, he said. Town Manager Scott LaFlamme said the crew is trying to make the salt supply last the season because there has been a large […]
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Tripp Middle School honor roll
TURNER — Tripp Middle School has announced the first-trimester honor roll. High honors Eighth grade: Ashley Blouin, Alexandra Brooks, Samuel Buswell, Justin Cabral, Lily Comeau-Waite, Taylor Crosby, Nicole Daigle, Keragan Davis, Hailey Demascio, Isaac Dionne, Sophia Fournier, Seth Gagnon, Kayleigh Getty, Kayleigh Girouard, Elizabeth Goulette, Tanner Halverson, Madeline Hanscom, David Herman, Carly Jordan, Andrew LaChapelle, […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievements
BRISTOL, R.I. — The following local residents are among those to be named to the Roger Williams University dean’s list for the fall 2013 semester. Alexandra Landry of Wales, majoring in accounting Jacob Weeks of New Gloucester, majoring in global communication Sarah Smith of Wilton, majoring in graphic design communications Melora Lavoie of Poland, majoring […]
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Chesterville Grange ‘souper’ supper CHESTERVILLE — The Chesterville Grange will hold a public “souper” supper from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21. Menu includes homemade soups, chowders, breads and dessert. Adults, $5; Child, $2.50. For more information, call 778-2282 or 778-5845. CNA course starts Feb. 25 TURNER — A CNA course will begin Tuesday, Feb. […]