ORONO — The University of Maine recognized 2,032 students for achieving dean’s list honors in the spring 2013 semester. The following area students were on the list. Androscoggin County Auburn: Lauren Bennett, Felicia Binette, Taylor Brackett, Adam Chamberland, Marlee Collins, Alyssa Coyne, Marie Dufresne-Dixon, Charlotte Gaylord, Ashten Hackett, Alendra Harris, Mikael Heikkinen, Douglas Kester, Travis […]
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Adult ed to offer Brain Gym, weatherization, sub training
TURNER — Join the MSAD 52 Adult Education learning community by signing up for some one-night classes. Brain Gym takes place on Oct. 2. We all know that exercise is vital for optimum brain/body function. Learn simple, fun activities to make positive changes while learning through movements. Learn basic weatherization techniques on Oct. 8. Then […]
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Medical classes being offered by SAD 52 Adult Ed
TURNER — SAD 52 Adult Education and the Academy of Medical Professions are offering a couple of career classes beginning Tuesday, Sept. 24. Phlebotomy Technician with CPT: Become Nationally Certified in 10 weeks as a technician. Train to perform basic phlebotomy procedures, prepare blood, urine and other body fluid specimens for testing and more. Medical […]
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Turner OKs renewing two out of four junkyard permits
TURNER — Selectmen approved renewing two junkyard permits Tuesday night, tabled a third and suspended a fourth. The decisions followed a public hearing on the applications for renewal and Code Enforcement Officer Roger Williams’ photos and verbal assessment of each property. David Richardson’s junkyard at 140 Harlow Hill Road met the Turner Junkyard and Automobile […]
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Janice Jones Rand
1928 – 2013 AUBURN — Janice Jones Rand, 85, formerly of Turner, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Clover Manor, with her loving family at her side. She was born in Berry Mills on April 29, 1928, a daughter of the late Walter T. and H. Pearl (Robertson) Jones. She attended grammar schools in Stratton and […]
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Turner man convicted in Zumba prostitution case
ALFRED (AP) — A Turner man has been found guilty of being a client of a fitness instructor who used her Zumba dance studio in Kennebunk as a front for prostitution. Donald Fortin was convicted Thursday by a York County Superior Court jury of a misdemeanor charge of engaging a prostitute. The Portland Press Herald […]
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Patience W. Norman Prize: Nominations sought for teacher award
GREENE — Nominations for the Patience W. Norman Prize for Teacher Excellence 2013-14 are due by Friday, Oct. 18. The prize is awarded to a deserving teacher in MSAD 52 annually. Candidates for the prize must be nominated and have a demonstrated commitment to MSAD 52 as evidenced by a minimum five-year tenure. Teachers should […]
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Golf tournament, raffle to benefit 10-year-old boy
TURNER — A fundraiser/golf tournament on Sunday, Sept. 15, will benefit Caleb Morris, a 10-year-old boy rediagnosed with embroynal rhabdomyosarcoma. The fundraiser will be held at Turner Highlands Golf Course. Golf starts at 9 a.m. Following the tournament, the band Skosh from Buckfield has donated their time from 4 to 7 p.m. Up for raffle will […]
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Bake sale in CMMC lobby LEWISTON — The Woman’s Hospital Association will hold a We Bake for Bennett bake sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at CMMC’s main lobby on High Street. To donate baked goods, contact Sue at 577-5991. Dance benefits adaptive sports AUBURN — Hillside Family Riders Snowmobile Club […]