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Police log

Charges Lewiston * Ashley Gleason, 20, of 30 Howe St., disorderly conduct, 12:11 a.m. Thursday at that address. * Carey Mathis, 46, of 200 Pine St., warrants, 11:47 p.m. Wednesday on Horton Street. * Holly Muldoon, 40, of 23 Spofford St., warrants, 10 p.m. Wednesday on Pine Street. * Roger Morin, 43, of 9 Sargent […]

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Turner lists summer camps, classes

TURNER — Sign up now for the remaining classes in the Summer Program sponsored by SAD 52 Adult & Community Education that start Aug. 6. Photography Camp: Campers ages 7-14 will get creative and improve their picture taking skills with their point and shoot digital camera. Technical info will be shared in small doses and […]

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Former worker at Turner egg farm claims reverse discrimination

AUBURN — A Wilton man is suing a Turner egg farm, claiming the company illegally gave preferential treatment to Hispanic workers. Frank Williams, 47, has filed a complaint against Quality Egg of New England and M.E. A.G. Associates in Androscoggin County Superior Court. In his lawsuit, Williams said he worked at the farm at 272 […]

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S. Richardson: Jumping on a word

It shows how blind some people are when they choose to be upset over the word “Gestapo,” used by Gov. Paul LePage in context with the Affordable Care Act (which is being forced upon us). They jump on a word that wasn’t expressed well in a statement. I believe the governor meant Gestapo-like tactics, from […]

Posted inObituaries

Nancy Violette Steele

TURNER — Nancy Violette Steele, 58, of Turner, passed away Thursday, July 19, due to an accident at the “Ivy Cottage.” She was born in Lewiston, Nov. 4, 1953, to Henry and Dorothy (Dionne) Violette. Nancy attended local schools, graduating from Edward Little High School in 1972. She went on to further her education graduating […]

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Dual concert in Turner

, above, will play mostly progressive metal, with some fusion, on Tuesday, July 24, at the “Music For Mavis” community gazebo in Turner Center. Also performing at the outdoor concert will be the Perry Family, which plays a variety of country and rock ‘n’ roll, blending guitars and vocals. Music will begin at 6:30 p.m. […]

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Hartford debates paying for fire service

HARTFORD — Selectmen and officials from Buckfield, Canton and Turner discussed a long-range solution to maintaining fire service in town at a special meeting preceding the regular selectmen’s meeting. At their 2012 town meeting, residents rejected the increased cost for fire protection from the three towns that serve Hartford. The town disbanded its fire department […]

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Police log

Charges Lewiston * Keith Emile Doyon, 35, of 76 Blake St. on a charge of disorderly conduct, 2:10 p.m. Thursday at 123 Bartlett St. * Roy Wayne Ingalls, 46, of 175 Scribner Boulevard on a charge of domestic violence assault, 11:46 p.m. Thursday at that address. * Cory Lee Flewelling, 23, of 97 Knox St. […]

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Bugel accepted to Westover School

MIDDLEBURY, Conn. — Deanna Bugel has been accepted at Westover School as a member of the class of 2016. Westover is a selective boarding school of 200 girls, grades nine-12, near New York City. Westover is known for preparing students for the challenges of the world and the world’s best colleges. Deanna has been awarded […]

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Husson University dean’s list

BANGOR — The following students have been named to the dean’s list at Husson University for the spring semester 2012. Auburn: Christie L. Bernier, Renee A. Dufresne-Dixon, Stephen P. Knowlton, Danielle McConnell, Erin Soule, Derek Swan and Cassandra Webster. Bethel: Andrew Whitney. Bridgton: Sierra Leonard. Casco: Joshua Russell. Chesterville: Cody Allen, Matthew Archer and Heidi […]