TURNER — Fire Chief Mike Arsenault proudly presented the town’s new firetruck to selectmen Tuesday night. Arsenault said he was pleased with the 2000 Central States Freightliner the town bought from Center Ossipee, N.H., for $75,000. Center Ossipee replaced the truck with one it received through a grant. Arsenault said the truck equipped with a […]
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Land O’Lakes gives to Nezinscot Guild
TURNER — The Land O’Lakes Foundation, in conjunction with Moark LLC, has provided a $5,000 donation to The Nezinscot Guild to assist in the nonprofit’s roof replacement project. Moark is a subsidiary of Minnesota-based Land O’Lakes Inc. The Nezinscot Guild provides employment in integrated work settings for individuals with physical, developmental and autistic disabilities. The […]
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Miller family held reunion
WILTON — On Aug. 18, the Miller family reunion was held at the home of Lillian Miller of Wilton for the descendants of Nathan and Lila Lake Miller, Frank and Pearl Calden Knowles and Colby and Ester Knowles Miller. In attendance were Alton Miller of Wilton, Blanche Miller of Kittery and Wilton, Lillian Miller of […]
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T’Acadie aims to get people up dancing, singing
TURNER — Dance band T-Acadie, a folk trio of Maine musicians who play Quebecois, Acadian, Cajun and Southern old-time songs, will perform Tuesday, Sept. 4, at the “Music for Mavis” community gazebo. Pam Weeks, Jim Joseph and Bill Olson have been playing together for more than 20 years. They also perform sea shanteys and original tunes written by […]
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Janice G. Rand
AUBURN — Janice Gertrude Pillsbury Rand, 81, passed away Aug. 28, at Clover Health Care Facility surrounded by her loving family, due to complications of Alzheimer’s disease. She was born in Rangeley, Jan. 2, 1931, the daughter of Vern G. Pillsbury and Annie Stewart Morton Pillsbury. Janice attended Rangeley schools and graduated in 1949. As […]
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Adult ed lists classes
TURNER — MSAD 52 Adult and Community Education courses offer the flexibility needed to balance the challenges of a busy life. Many classes start the week of Sept. 10. Academic courses include algebra, biology, chemistry, English literature, world history and U.S. history. Day or evening GED prep courses are offered. To preregister for GED enrollment, […]
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Timothy B. Boutilier
BOSTON — Timothy B. Boutilier of Turner passed away Sunday, Aug. 26, after a courageous battle with cancer, at Beth Israel in Boston, with his beloved son by his side. Tim was born July 26, 1956, in Augusta. He is survived by his son, Shawn; brother, Dennis; and sisters, Mary and Doreen. He was predeceased […]
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Turner Legion presents scholarships, honors vets
Turner American Legion Post 111 honored scholarship winners Aimee Giffune of Turner and Jesse Juntura of Greene before a gathering of family and friends. Aimee will attend Clarkson University; Jesse will attend Colby College. Mark Hite of Leeds was also honored as the community’s representative to Dirigo Boys State. Top photo, from left, are Hite, […]
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Turner Town Office closed Friday
TURNER — Selectmen voted last week to close the Town Office on Friday, Aug. 31, for the Labor Day Weekend. Several town employees had requested the day off as A “personal” day, which would have left the office understaffed. Town Treasurer Sandra Philipon said few residents traditionally conducted town business on the day before a […]
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Turner man sentenced to house arrest for sex assault
AUBURN — Turner businessman Jonathan Randall pleaded no contest Monday to a single charge of domestic violence assault and was sentenced to serve 14 days in county jail and another 350 days under house arrest. The plea was entered in connection with a sexual assault on April 6, 2011, at Randall’s home and business on […]