AUGUSTA — A 12-year-old Turner resident was recently honored by Gov. Paul LePage and state legislators for raising funds for charity. Molly McCormick was presented a legislative sentiment on April 9 for raising $8,500 over the last two years. Some of her efforts include the sale of $1,600 in chocolate Easter bunnies last spring in […]
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Standoff ends in Turner; man charged
TURNER — A local man was taken into custody early Tuesday morning after holding authorities at bay for nearly 14 hours. John Hunnewell, 67, was taken into custody at 2 a.m. Tuesday and charged with reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon, according to the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office. A statement from Sheriff Guy Desjardins said […]
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Hours-long standoff ends in Turner with man taken to hospital
TURNER — A standoff that lasted more than 14 hours ended early this morning. John Hunnewell, 67, was taken into custody and charged with reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon, according to the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office. He was taken to the hospital after he was apprehended around 2 a.m. The standoff between the lone man […]
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Car fire closes Route 4 in Turner
TURNER — Police are not sure what caused a noontime car fire that closed Route 4 for about an hour Saturday. “The driver told the officers on the scene that she heard a pop toward the rear of her vehicle,” said Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Deputy Riley Bryant. “She pulled over to investigate and a passerby […]
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L. Giard: Dangerous situation ignored
I am writing to express a very serious concern. My wife and I, and 43 other households, live in a very nice retirement community in Turner, called Hillview Estates. It is next to Twitchell’s Airport on Route 4. Several years ago, the Maine Department of Transportation made a traffic pattern change in front of our […]
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J. Taylor: Interpreting the Bible
This is in response to Cal Thomas’ column, printed May 21. As the daughter of an evangelical minister, the wife of a liberal protestant minister and the mother of a gay son, I was struck, once again, by the freedoms conservative Christians such as Thomas take to interpret the Bible for all Christians. There are […]
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Present Company will kick off ‘Music for Mavis’ concerts
TURNER — The “Music for Mavis” summer concert series at the community gazebo will open Tuesday, May 29, with Present Company, an all-female group known for its keyboards and rhythm. The band has performed its blend of country, pop, swing, rock ‘n’ roll and gospel for more than 20 years around the state. Its repertoire spans from […]
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SAD 52 revises budget
TURNER — The SAD 52 Board of Directors voted Wednesday night to adopt a revised proposed budget for 2012-13. The new budget represents a 0.3673 percent reduction from the previous budget, which was defeated in a referendum on May 8. Superintendent Henry Alberti and the board encourage all residents to attend the district budget meeting […]
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Turner man to serve 40 years for murder
AUBURN — The teenager stood in the courtroom Thursday facing his father, who had fatally shot the teen’s mother at their Turner home in 2010. The teen had witnessed the aftermath. “I just want to say I hate him,” 18-year-old Travis Nichols said to the judge of his father, Brian Nichols, 47. “I hope he […]
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Safe Voices needs walkers for June 2 event
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Looking for something to do on June 2? If so, join us as we support those affected by domestic violence and walk against abuse in our community. The Walk to End Domestic Violence will be Saturday, June 2. Registration will start at 9 a.m., and the opening ceremony will be held at […]