The Androscoggin Historical Society recently elected officers and directors at its annual meeting. Re-elected were President Curtis Jack, Vice President Penny Jessop, Secretary Douglas Hodgkin, Treasurer David Chittim and directors Joline Froton, Sonia Jack, Beverly Robbins and Elizabeth Young. The slate included two new directors, Rebecca “Becky” Drew and Laura Juraska. Drew grew up in […]
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Christine Poulson brings her band to Music for Mavis in Turner
“Music for Mavis” Tuesdays at the Gazebo will host Christine Poulson and the Social Club from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 24, at the gazebo in Turner. Poulson, a talented musician, singer, and music promoter, will lead her retinue in a rousing evening of musical joy. She also has hosted Sunday evening open mics for […]
Turner’s comprehensive plan update fails by single vote
The 200-page, state-approved document was defeated 17-16.
10-year-old Turner boy critically injured in ATV crash
The accident occurred around 1 p.m. near 55 Bean St. in Turner.
Denny Breau to play at the Turner gazebo
“Music for Mavis” Tuesdays at the Gazebo will present an evening with Denny Breau and friends from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17, in Turner. The concert will be held rain or shine. Breau’s dazzlingly clear style allows him to do amazing things with a six-string guitar. He mixes genres with ease: Folk, Delta blues, […]
Turner church to host guest artist, educator, minister
The First Universalist Church of Turner Center plans to welcome visitors to hear guest speaker Sarah Shepley — a full-time artist, educator and interfaith minister — at the 10 a.m. service Sunday Aug. 15, at the church on Route 117. A coffee social will follow. Ordained from the Chaplaincy Institute of Maine in 2011, Shepley […]
Turner’s comprehensive plan update ready for voter approval, new mill rate set
A special town meeting to approve the plan is set for Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. at the town offices.
Milltown Road Show featured in Music of Mavis
Milltown Road Show, a five-piece Maine band, will play at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27, during “Music for Mavis” Tuesdays at the Gazebo in Turner. The band features a unique blend of “Americana” music drawn from a variety of genres as well as a selection of well-crafted, original songs. Their diverse repertoire lets them […]
Turner teens capture local impact of COVID-19 in new student-made documentary
Teens at Leavitt Area High School participated in a summer filmmaking course to learn about the craft and capture life in central Maine during the pandemic.
At age 23, Livermore woman is one of the youngest people to graduate law school in Maine
Mikala L. Holt was sworn in as a lawyer on June 30.