Derby postponed GRAY — Following the recommendations of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Commissioner Chandler Woodcock, the Crystal Lake Ice Fishing Derby Board of Directors has decided to postpone the derby and kid’s derby on Saturday, Jan. 28, until Saturday, Feb. 25. The event is postponed due to concerns for the public’s safety regarding ice conditions. […]
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My haunted head
It was a perfectly ordinary ride on a perfectly ordinary summer day. Just me and my Suzuki, El Mechon, out on the main trail at Riverlands in Turner. There were no other riders in sight, leaving me free to sail through massive puddles and climb muddy hills with abandon. If there’s a heaven up there […]
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A. Barrett: Speak up for Christianity
There were two winners on Jan. 15. The Patriots played extremely well, both offensively and defensively. I hope they keep it up and win the Super Bowl. The other winner was Tim Tebow. Tebow is not afraid to speak out for Christianity and his belief in Jesus Christ, his savior. He is a winner in […]
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SAD 52 announces academic classes
TURNER — SAD 52 Adult and Community Education, 486 Turner Center Road, has announced winter/spring academic classes, which will begin the week of Feb. 6. Anatomy and Physiology with Lab: Essential principles will be presented, including cell and tissue studies and an overview of the body systems. Biology with Lab: Receive one credit while studying […]
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A. Lachapelle: MTA versus the little guy
This is a true scenario: A regular, average Joe driving on the Maine Turnpike realizes he has no money to pay the toll. He had borrowed his mom’s car, which had a Transpass. Without realizing that the Transpass was no longer active, he went through the toll booth. Exactly one week later, mom received by […]
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LePage in Lewiston Thursday for public meeting
LEWISTON — Got questions for the governor? Comments, suggestions? Here’s your chance. On Thursday, Gov. Paul LePage will be back in his hometown as part of the administration’s Capitol for a Day tour. It will be the 12th Capitol for a Day since the governor kicked off the program last year. The Lewiston Regional Technical […]
Posted inObituaries
Allain M. DeHayes
LEWISTON — Allain M. DeHayes, 71, of Turner, died Saturday, Jan. 14, at Central Maine Medical Center. He was born in Paris, France, Aug. 13, 1940, son of the late John and Pauline Pain DeHayes. He was educated in schools of France and Lewiston. He was married to Colleen Gardner. Allain worked as a handsewer […]
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Bellegarde joins Camden National
LEWISTON — Timothy Nightingale, executive vice president and senior lending officer for Camden National Bank, announces that Gary Bellegarde has joined the bank and been named vice president, commercial banking officer. He will be based in the Lewiston branch and will work with area businesses to cultivate new commercial banking relationships. Bellegarde joins Camden National […]
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H.S. Skiing: Hornets, Panthers prevail at Black Mountain
RUMFORD — Leavitt successfully defended its turf in the girls’ races at the annual Leavitt Hornet Classic at Black Mountain of Maine on Saturday, placing three skiers in the top eight to edge Falmouth by eight points in the first major race of the 2012 ski season. Maddie Wiegman led the way for the Hornets […]
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Turner man to use insanity defense in murder case
AUBURN, Maine (AP) — A 47-year-old Maine man is using an insanity defense to charges he murdered his wife because he thought she was having an affair. Brian Nichols, of Turner, pleaded not criminally responsible by reason of insanity at a court hearing Friday in Androscoggin County Superior Court. He had previously pleaded not guilty. […]