TURNER — SAD 52 Adult & Community Education is bringing back the popular Challenger Soccer Camp the week of July 23-27. Mini session from 9 to 10:30 a.m. is for youngsters ages 4-5. It features fun games, competitions and skill-building activities designed to enlighten and develop budding players. Half day session, for ages 6-14, runs […]
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S. Rice: Religion’s redeeming values
In response to William LaRochelle’s letter of June 27, giving his negative assessment of all religions, I agree with him on some of his criticism but fault him for not reporting on any of religion’s redeeming values. I agree that the Bible is not the infallible word of God, as fundamentalist Christians allege. Although many […]
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Performing Tuesday in Turner
will play at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, at the “Music For Mavis” Turner community gazebo. Making up the band are guitarist Marty Lang, bassist Doug Sites and rhythm guitarist Don Jandro, who have been playing festivals, celebrations and a variety of venues for many years. Bring a lawn chair. If it rains, the free concert will be […]
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Well done
ITHACA, N.Y. — Amanda Martin, daughter of Jeanne and Dan Martin of Lewiston, has been named to the dean’s list with a 4.0 average for the spring semester at Cornell University. A 2009 graduate of Lewiston High School, Martin is majoring in theater and sociology. BOSTON — Brittany Martin, daughter of Jeanne and Dan Martin of Lewiston, […]
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Turner shows its colors on Independence Day
TURNER — Adults, children and pets were adorned in patriotic colors as they lined the streets in Turner Center to watch a 40-minute-plus Fourth of July parade. “It just gets bigger and bigger each year,” fire Chief Mike Arsenault said. There were fire engines from four towns, marchers, horses, bands, antique tractors and cars, and […]
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What if it rains?
Passing rain showers in the forecast for July 4 may cause some of the planned fireworks displays in the area to cancel. Event officials offered the following guidelines. (The Sun Journal will also have updated information on its website as it becomes available, at sunjournal.com.) Lewiston-Auburn Liberty Festival: Officials will make a decision by noon […]
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Conn — Saar
Jeremy Saar and Gretchen Conn TURNER — Douglas and Heidi Conn of Turner are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Gretchen P. Conn of Reno, Nev., to Jeremy D. Saar of Reno, Nev., son of David and Anna Saar of Turner. Miss Conn is the granddaughter of the late Andrew and Rosamond Conn of Dartmouth, […]
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L. Giard: Stand for important changes
In the coming election cycle, a significant voting block of people of faith will likely vote against the full equality and dignity of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gender people because of their religious convictions. I was raised religiously and can very well relate. There came a time in my life experience that I evolved enough […]
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Catchavibe will play on the Fourth
Catchavibe will play on the Fourth Maine reggae band Catchavibe will bring its brand of reggae fusion with deep grooves that inspire dancing to Turner’s community gazebo on Wednesday, July 4. The band of accomplished international musicians, songwriters, producers and master teachers includes Baraka Oyuru, percussion, keys and vocals; Mai Kheet, drums and vocals; Craig […]