TURNER — MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education has a variety of classes starting the week of April 8. Tiny Tot Tumbling Session 2: This beginner’s class for youngsters 3-5 is an introduction to basic mat skills in a structured and fun environment. Stretching, flexibility, strength and control will be emphasized. Warm-up activities, following instructions, […]
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Handy Scholarship for culinary arts is announced
LEWISTON — Applications are available for the inaugural Jordan Handy Scholarship, which will recognize an outstanding senior culinary arts student at Lewiston Regional Technical Center. Founded by Handy, a 2011 graduate of the LRTC, the scholarship will honor a graduating senior in the LRTC’s Green Ladle program. Students from the sending schools, Lewiston, Edward Little, […]
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Palmyra couple charged with arson for 2007 fire
SKOWHEGAN (AP) — A Palmyra couple has been charged with deliberately setting fire to their home more than five years ago to collect the insurance money. Trevor Louis Turner and Carissa Jo Turner were arrested Wednesday on arson charges after indictments by a Somerset County grand jury. Arson is punishable by up to 30 years […]
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Lois S. Grant
WESTFORD, Mass. — Lois S. Grant, 89, of 3 Park Drive and formerly of Littleton, Mass., died Wednesday, March 20, with her family by her side after a short illness. She was born in Turner, May 17, 1924, the daughter of the late Earle L. and Mildred (Warren) Staples. She was a graduate of Leavitt […]
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Several AE classes beginning in SAD 52
TURNER — SAD 52 Adult & Community Education classes starting the week of March 25 include the following: Chair Yoga: Designed for seniors and those with limited mobility, will focus on body/breath linked movements, performed with a chair. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle. Ghosthunting 101: Instructors from Central Maine Paranormal Investigations will […]
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Auction to benefit Project Graduation
TURNER — The annual Project Graduation Auction will take place Saturday, March 23, in the cafeteria of Leavitt Area High School. Preview hour begins at 9 a.m. as does the silent auction featuring articles in the $10-$20 range. First call by auctioneer Brian Marshall will be at 10 a.m. Everyone is invited to bid on […]
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Charles H. Seavey
AUBURN — Charles H. Seavey, 74, of Turner, passed away Sunday, March 17, at the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, after a long and courageous battle with numerous illnesses, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Portland, Sept. 17, 1938, a son of the late Pearle and Dorothy (Mogan) Seavey. […]
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Fire razes house in Turner
TURNER — Firefighters from seven towns responded to a fire that destroyed a two-level house and a garage on Chase Road on Tuesday afternoon. Fire Chief Michael Arsenault said owner Mary Ruchinskas was not home at the time of the fire, and no firefighters were injured battling the blaze. Arsenault said neighbors reported the fire […]
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Ralph L. Wyman
LAKELAND, Fla. — Ralph L. Wyman, 69, of Nobleboro, succumbed to chronic health conditions at Lakeland Medical Center, March 10, where his siblings were with him. He was born Oct. 2, 1943, the eldest son of Elnora and Donald Wyman. Ralph was born in Lewiston and was a life-long Mainer. He grew up in Turner, […]
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Correction: Road names misidentified
TURNER — A story on the bridge between Turner and Greene published on Page A1 Monday should have said the bridge connects North River Road in Greene and Center Bridge Road in Turner. The information was incorrectly reported.