I am so sick of listening to those Republican candidates. Instead of telling the voters what good they would do if they become president, all they do is bad-mouth each other. In a recent television appearance, Rick Santorum went so far as to compare President Barack Obama to Adolph Hitler. Santorum should be kicked out […]
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J. Timberlake: Cuts are unavoidable
On Feb. 23, the Legislature passed a bill to address the 2012 budget shortfall at the Department of Health and Human Services. The budget bill was the result of months of negotiation between members of both parties and both political branches, and it reflects our shared goals of fiscal responsibility and maintaining help for Maine’s […]
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Champlain College dean’s list
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Two Maine residents have been named to the fall 2011 dean’s list at Champlain College. They are Jocellyn Harvey of Turner, who is majoring in professional writing, and Caitlin Douglass of Farmington, who is majoring in graphic design and digital media.
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University of New Hampshire dean’s list
DURHAM, N.H. — The following students have been named to the dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire for the 2011 fall semester. Highest honors: Bailey Davis of Bethel, Stephanie Savage of Bethel, Jessica Child of Greene, Joline Dubuc of Lewiston, Jenni Golletti of Lewiston, Travis Adams of Leeds, Daniel Buzzell of Leeds, Jessica […]
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Next round of SAD 52 adult ed classes to begin March 5
TURNER — MSAD 52 Adult and Community Education offers a variety of classes that let you learn by doing. Sign up today for one or two that interest you. Upcoming courses include: Introduction to CADD: Learn the basics of computer-aided drafting/design and how to apply these concepts with computer software. Problem-solving, conceptual design application and […]
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Eats: Winter soup: Youly’s spices it up with a Cajun twist
“Not too spicy, but the sausage adds some heat,” says Dan Briggs, of the Cajun Andouille Shrimp Soup he is making. “This is a good wintertime soup.” Briggs should know. For the last 18 years, he has co-owned Youly’s Restaurant in Turner with Donna Smith. For eighteen years, he has also been the restaurant’s executive […]
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Isabelle Gregg
VENICE, Fla. — Isabelle Annie (Jordan) Gregg, 82, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Feb. 22, at the TideWell Hospice House. She was the daughter of Herbert Ray and Isabelle Marion (Moore-Caswell) Jordan, born May 3, 1929, in Greene. Isabelle grew up in Turner and graduated from Leavitt Institute. She married Edward Wilson Gregg Jr. […]
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Repair for straw bag, quilt sought
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a straw carry-all. The straw surrounding the handles has split such that it no longer encases the handle. Is there anyone locally, or even within the state of Maine, who can do repairs on straw bags? — No Name via email ANSWER: Sun Spots is not sure if someone will […]
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It’s Mud Supper season at North Turner church
TURNER — Mud season will be upon us soon and folks in Turner know what that means — time for Mud Supper. This annual event celebrates getting out of the house because spring will soon be here and that means it’s time to visit with the neighbors again over some good food and laughter. This […]
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S. Carnahan: Not a unified position
A troubling headline appeared in the Sun Journal on Feb. 17; troubling because it implied something that is just not true. “Religious leaders united in birth control protest” implies that all religious leaders oppose the use of birth control. Religious leaders are not united in this matter, and they are certainly not united in opposition […]