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Well done – Matthew Paladino

WORCESTER, Mass. — Matthew David Paladino, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Paladino of Turner, graduated with a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute on May 12. He graduated with honors and was active in his fraternity, Alpha Tau Omega. Paladino has accepted an engineering position with Zachry Nuclear Engineering, […]

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Local students perform in USM ensembles

GORHAM — Local students are taking part in the University of Southern Maine School of Music Ensembles. The ensembles perform throughout the year in Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham, and in venues throughout the local and extended region. A complete schedule of performances and program information can be found at usm.maine.edu/music. Gregory Judd, Auburn, USM […]

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Spirit of America award winners honored

AUGUSTA — Recipients of the 2011 Spirit of America Foundation Award for outstanding community service throughout Maine were recognized during an April 6 ceremony at the Statehouse. Auburn Volunteers in Police Service have helped the Auburn Police Dept. in a variety of ways. Bowdoin FHC, Inc. runs several community projects, including fundraisers for the fire […]

Posted inLetters

J. Taylor: A matter of misunderstanding

There have been two recently published letters to the editor that responded to my letter of May 26. They both quoted me as writing things I did not write. It is frustrating to have information that was factual responded to with misinformation that misquotes my original letter. For instance, readers who responded to my letter, […]

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Norman Joseph Marquis

1930 – 2012 TURNER — Norman Joseph Marquis, 82, of Turner, died peacefully Friday, June 8, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family and loyal dog, Spirit. He was born June 3, 1930, in the small, northern town of Woodland. Norm was the son of Henry […]

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Sirois announces candidacy for Maine House

TURNER — Lawrence “Larry” Sirois is formally announcing his candidacy for the Maine House of Representatives for District 96, which includes the towns of Turner, Minot and Hebron. “I’m frustrated by what I see going on in Augusta. For too long the concerns and interests of the hard-working people of Turner, Minot and Hebron have […]

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Leavitt Area High School honors

TURNER — The Leavitt Area High School honor roll for the third quarter is announced. High honors Grade 12: Dalton Charles-Adrian Bouchles, Greta-Anne Castonguay, Emily Rose Chase, Zachary Marc Courchesne, Timothy Curtis Dow, Samantha Ann Eddy, Kendra Elizabeth Elie, Casey Lynn Fichter, Cassandra Rose Griffin, Jordan James Hersom, Thomas Elroy Hite, Lucy Maclean Knowlton, Gregory […]

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Summer kids camps planned in Turner

TURNER — The SAD 52 Adult and Community Education presents its 2012 Summer Kids Camps. The week of July 9- 13: Leavitt Youth Soccer Camp for grades four to six, 10 to 11 a.m. $25. Junior Hornet Soccer Camp, grades one to three, 9 to 10 a.m. $25. Glee Camp, ages 10-16, 9 a.m. to […]

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Briefly

Summer food program LISBON — The Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge. This program provides free meals to children who receive free or reduced lunches during the school year or who meet eligibility requirements. Open sites serve anyone who […]