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In Maine, no real deterrent for poaching
The Maine Warden Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services and the Pennsylvania Game Commission conducted an intensive four-month investigation into poaching activities in Maine and Pennsylvania in the fall of 2010, resulting in criminal charges filed against six people. During the course of that investigation, officers documented as many as 400 crimes committed in […]
Auburn man charged with burglary, theft
AUBURN — A local man was arrested on burglary and theft charges late Thursday night, and police said he is a suspect in a string of break-ins across several counties. John P. Michaud, 45, was arrested on felony charges after an Androscoggin County Sheriff’s deputy made a routine traffic stop in Auburn. Investigators had been […]
Turner tree-lighting Dec. 3
TURNER — The town will celebrate its fifth annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Town Office on Monday. The festivities will begin at 6 p.m. in the Town Office parking lot, including snacks from area businesses and cider from Turner-based Ricker Hill Orchards. The fun will conclude with a visit from Santa Claus, who will […]
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Blood drive Nov. 30 BUCKFIELD — A Red Cross blood drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at the Masonic Lodge, 5 High St. Breakfast with Santa, crafts TURNER — Breakfast with Santa and a craft fair will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Boofy Quimby […]
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Cribbage winners listed LEWISTON — The Lewiston Senior Citizens Cribbage League winners at the Lewiston Memorial Armory on Nov. 21 were: first place, Mickie Farnum and Moe Fournier; second, Don Haley and Henry Maheux; third, Aaron Burke and Gil Cote; fourth, Ron Hynes and Roger Labbe; fifth, Bert Chenard two player table. Next game will […]
Turner man to serve no jail time in poaching case
AUBURN — Everett H. “Lenny” Leonard, 61, of Turner, will serve no jail time in Maine. Superior Court Justice MaryGay Kennedy suspended sentences Wednesday that would have jailed the former Mechanic Falls police chief for two counts of driving deer and one count of furnishing drugs. A September plea deal called for Leonard to serve […]
New life for Landmark: Buckfield couple opens new restaurant in former Turner Chick-A-Dee
TURNER — After months of renovation, a new restaurant opened last week in the former Chick-A-Dee. Owner Rhonda Hart of Buckfield named her new eatery Landmark Restaurant in a nod to the old establishment. Open for 77 years, the Chick-A-Dee was a landmark in town. It closed in May. Landmark Restaurant is looking to make […]
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Membership free for vets AUBURN — Post 31 of the Franco American War Veterans is now offering a free first year membership to all military service veterans. A copy of the separation papers (DD214) will be needed. For an application, call adjutant Bob Levesque at 577-2429 or commander Willie Danforth at 689-7589 or 777-4759. Marine […]