BEVERLY, Mass. — The following local students have been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Endicott College. Auburn: Zachary Gagne, international studies, son of Lori-Ann Gagne and William Gagne; and Piper Norcross, liberal studies/education, daughter of Kristi Huard-Norcross and Craig Norcross. Lewiston: Amelia Fortin, marketing communications/advertising, daughter of Julie Fortin and James […]
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Bates College recognizes local Dana Scholars
LEWISTON — Three local students have been named Dana Scholars at Bates College. They are Colin Marquis Boutin of Mechanic Falls, Becca Zimmerman of Turner, and Ed Zuis of Monmouth. Established in 1965 through the support of the Charles A. Dana Foundation, the Dana Scholars Program recognizes exemplary academic excellence and promise, leadership potential and […]
‘We boil water in the microwave’: Tripp Middle School kitchen staff implore board for renovations
The Turner school has the highest rate of meal participation MSAD 52, according to the letter.
Mask survey for Turner-based school district shows majority support
Two-thirds of respondents said they were in favor of the district’s universal masking policy.
Turner man pleads insanity defense in slayings of Troy and Dulsie Varney
A judge said he expects to commit the defendant to the Department of Health and Human Services for psychiatric care.
Over 100 skiers compete in the ‘mini’ Roy Varney Hornet Classic ski race
Students from 10 Maine high schools raced in memory of the Turner teen who died in 2019 in a farming accident. Results included.
MSAD 52 distributes survey on masking, modifies school calendar
The new half days for students only will give teachers desperately needed preparation time, superintendent says.
‘Once-in-a-lifetime teacher,’ Isaiah Davis, recognized for his ‘ridiculous schemes’
The Leavitt Area High School history teacher was awarded the Patience W. Norman Prize for Teacher Excellence this month in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the school community.
Massachusetts university recognizes dean’s list students
NEWTON, Mass. — Local students at Lasell University have been recognized for their academic performance in the 2021 fall semester. They include Said Ali of Lewiston, Emily Anderson of Lisbon Falls, Wyatt Edwards of Gray, Alexis Gatto of Auburn, Brittany Nadeau of Monmouth, Zoe Nadeau of Turner, Emma Vierling of Monmouth, Kiara Fournier of Auburn, Riley Silvia of Raymond, Molly Cochrane of Raymond, Amelia Farrin […]
Jeff Timberlake backs off from proposal to ease way for police to take people into temporary custody
Lawmakers appear to agree that more mental health training and personnel would help in responding to crises like the one that preceded a double murder in Turner.