UPDATE: According to Androscoggin County police, the missing man was found late Thursday. A Turner man who was recently despondent was reported missing, police said Thursday. The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding the whereabouts of Michael Dumont, 48. He was last seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and L.L. Bean […]
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T. Thibeault: A baby isn’t just tissue
If a pregnant woman is murdered in California and the baby also dies within her womb, there would be a trial for two murders. But, ironically, a woman can walk into an abortion facility in California and have her baby legally killed. Isn’t that a contradiction? Apparently, a baby in the womb is a baby […]
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S. Richardson: Just wondering
In light of the recent hostage situation in Jay, I would like to know: Since state police have radios, what is the need of them driving very fast on crowded roads to get to a hostage situation that was already well attended by police, just to stand around for most of a day? After finding […]
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Stanley M. Jordan
AUBURN — Stanley M. Jordan, 99, a resident of North Parish Road, Turner, passed away Thursday, March 15, at the Auburn Hospice House. He was born Sept. 20, 1912, the son of Ernest and Emma (Carver) Jordan. The family then lived in the East Turner community on the Androscoggin River. They moved from there in […]
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Chicks with Sticks will give Cabin Fever concert
TURNER — The all-female steel drum ensemble Chicks with Sticks will kick off the second annual Cabin Fever Concert Series on Saturday, March 24. The group will play melodic and fun music from the Caribbean from 7 to 9 p.m. at Turner Center Church. Refreshments will be served downstairs. The second concert in the Cabin […]
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Police log
Charges Auburn * Evan Clement, 22, of 15 Pinewoods Road, Lisbon, warrant, 12:07 a.m. Tuesday on Willow Street. * Ryan Blais, 21, of 11 Willow St. No. 3, allowing a minor to possess/consume alcohol, 2:45 a.m. Tuesday at that address. * Derek Johnson, 26, of 40 Gosnold St., warrant, 5:41 a.m. Tuesday at that address. […]
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Turner adult ed lists classes that will begin March 26
TURNER — The following classes at MSAD 52 Adult and Community Education will start the weeks of March 26 and April 2. Jewelry making II: In this advanced class, learn how to make earrings, two-piece dangle, multi chain drop, elastic bracelet, cord ends-cord & beaded necklace, ribbon ends-velvet choker and memory wire bracelet. Tools for […]
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Southern Maine Community College announces dean’s list students
SOUTH PORTLAND — Southern Maine Community College announces the dean’s list for the 2011 fall semester. Androscoggin County Auburn: Susan Akerley, Lani Cabral, Benjamin Clark, Cody Day, Emily Johnson, Jasmine Knight, Crystal Martin, Lindsey Simpson, Donielle Wilson. Durham: Danette Baines, Matthew Dimick, Tara Keller, Taylor Koenig, Lisa McGloin, Margaret Oliver, Kelsie-Mae Rioux. Greene: Joel Dumond. […]
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Sacred Heart University dean’s list
FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Two Maine residents have been named to Sacred Heart University’s dean’s list for the fall 2011 semester. They are Melissa Hancock of Turner and Brian Giddinge of Gray.
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute dean’s list
WORCESTER, Mass. — Nine area residents are among 1,151 students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute named to the university’s dean’s list for academic excellence for the fall 2011 semester. They are: Cory Cormier of Auburn, a senior majoring in civil and environmental engineering; Luis Pernia-Rovayo of Auburn, a freshman majoring in engineering; Neil Pomerleau of Auburn, […]