TURNER — The Turner Center Community Church will host two concerts. The first, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, will feature well-known local pianist Jerry Ellis. Then on Saturday, Nov. 3, Barry Wood will perform a mix of old pop classics, soft rock and traditional country music, playing electric guitar and doing vocals and instrumentals, with […]
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Turner native set to begin grueling ultratriathlon event in Mexico
Then there are elite athletes like Turner native Kale Poland, 29, who this weekend will begin a race equal to 10 Ironman-equivalent triathlons at once. In a traditional Ironman — or “ultradistance triathlon” — athletes swim 2.4 miles, bicycle 112 miles and run a full marathon of 26.2 miles. In the upcoming World Cup Ultratriathlon Challenge in […]
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W. Van Tassel: A straw argument
Though Barak Obama and his sordid band of czars consistently abuse freedom of speech to apologize for America’s excellence and dispense their endless stream of lies and half-truths, it is still a blessing that freedom still exists. Maine voters will soon decide whether to redefine the word and concept of marriage. I think it necessary, […]
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Norton — Swan
Amanda Norton and Kaleb Swan NEW GLOUCESTER — Daryl and Birgit Norton of New Gloucester are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Nicole Norton, to Kaleb Peter Swan, son of Peter and Rebecca Swan of Turner. The wedding will be held at 4 p.m. on May 11 at All Souls chapel in Poland Spring.
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Austin — Mains
Kathryn Austin and Robert Mains TURNER — Announcement is made of the engagement of Kathryn Ann Austin and Robert Brett Mains, both of Turner. Miss Austin is the daughter of Gary Austin and the late Elizabeth Austin. She attended the International Academy of Design and Technology in Orlando, Fla. She currently enjoys managing kitchen and […]
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P. McPhee: In support of public education
In Linda Anthony’s letter (Oct. 1), she stated, “Quint is said to be running against Mason because he is too young to be a senator.” I met Garrett Mason and believe someday he may have the knowledge to help solve the challenges facing Maine government and public education. Today, however, Maine needs representatives who understand […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Amy L. Ferron, 31, of Norway, Oct. 17, theft, Oxford Police Department. * Benjamin J. Humphreys, 18, of Rumford, Oct. 17, failure to appear, Rumford Police Department. * Augustus Buck, 40, of Turner, Oct. 18, domestic assault, Maine State Police.
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Police log
Charges Lewiston * Matthew Joseph Giguere, 24, of 11 Oak St., warrant, 4:36 p.m. Wednesday at 106 College St. * Joseph Michael Allen, 34, of 41 Winter St., Auburn, warrants charging failure to pay fines, 11:25 p.m. Wednesday at 64 Oxford St. * Chad Edward Fitzherbert, 37, of 229 Ash St., domestic assault, 9:52 p.m. […]
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D. Cutter: The choice for Catholics
What will Catholics do in 2012? Will they, once again, vote against life, marriage and religious freedoms? In 2008, half of all Catholics voted for the Democratic party. Democrats made it clear at their convention they do not want religion or God in their platform. The theme was contraception, abortion and gay marriage. Speaker after […]
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Leavitt students will stage ‘The Dining Room’
TURNER — Leavitt Area High School thespians will present A.R. Gurney’s “The Dining Room,” a one-hour comedy of manners, on Friday, Oct. 26. “The Dining Room” is comprised of a series of vignettes that blend together in a one-act play for seven actors. The scenes run the gamut of emotions, but they all explore themes of compassion, humor […]