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Androscoggin County, News, Schools & Education

Mask survey for Turner-based school district shows majority support

by Vanessa Paolella February 4, 2022February 11, 2022

Two-thirds of respondents said they were in favor of the district’s universal masking policy.

Androscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

Turner man pleads insanity defense in slayings of Troy and Dulsie Varney

by Christopher Williams February 1, 2022February 2, 2022

A judge said he expects to commit the defendant to the Department of Health and Human Services for psychiatric care.

Androscoggin County, Local Sports, Skiing, Sports, Varsity Maine

Over 100 skiers compete in the ‘mini’ Roy Varney Hornet Classic ski race

by Daryn Slover January 25, 2022January 26, 2022

Students from 10 Maine high schools raced in memory of the Turner teen who died in 2019 in a farming accident. Results included.

Androscoggin County, News, Schools & Education

MSAD 52 distributes survey on masking, modifies school calendar

by Vanessa Paolella January 21, 2022January 22, 2022

The new half days for students only will give teachers desperately needed preparation time, superintendent says.

Androscoggin County, News, Schools & Education

‘Once-in-a-lifetime teacher,’ Isaiah Davis, recognized for his ‘ridiculous schemes’

by Vanessa Paolella January 19, 2022January 20, 2022

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.

Connections

Massachusetts university recognizes dean’s list students

January 14, 2022January 7, 2022

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 […]

Androscoggin County, Local & State

Jeff Timberlake backs off from proposal to ease way for police to take people into temporary custody

by Steve Collins January 13, 2022January 14, 2022

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.