TURNER — The town Comprehensive Planning Committee is seeking input from residents on the care, use and cost of town buildings. A special meeting on the topic is set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, in the Leavitt Institute Community Room. Spanning the next 10 years, questions include: Are the buildings serving their intended purpose? […]
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Wayne 'Skip' E. Sampson
TURNER — Wayne “Skip” E. Sampson, 85, of Turner passed away Saturday, July 7, at his home, following a long illness. He was born July 1, 1933, in Turner, the son of Cleon Sampson and Margaret (Tidswell) Sampson. He attended Leavitt Institute in Turner. Skip proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On […]
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Country music at Turner gazebo
“Music for Mavis” presents John Hoose, of Country Choir, with Auther LeBlank and Walter Magee at the Turner Center Gazebo at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 10. Bring a chair, bring a snack, bring a friend. Suggested donation $5 to pay the musicians. Rain or shine. If rain, under the library, right beside gazebo. FMI: 753-0954.
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Neva P. Hall
AUBURN — Neva P. (Towle) Hall, 95, of Rumford and formerly of Turner passed away peacefully Thursday, July 5, in Auburn, with her children by her side. She lived a good life, even living by herself until this past February, when her health started to decline. Online condolences may be shared with her family at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.
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A new chef takes Nezinscot Farm’s well-known variety of local, fresh food and boosts its unique vibe
If you’ve never ventured east off Route 4 at the intersection of Route 117 in Turner, you are missing some great food, a bit of bliss and maybe even some magic. Nezinscot Farm has covered a lot of ground in the more than 30 years Gregg and Gloria Varney have owned this third-generation family farm. […]
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Paul G. Maheux
TURNER — Paul G. Maheux, 55, of Turner passed away at his home Friday, June 29. Born in Lewiston, Paul was the second child of Raymond and Carmel Maheux. He graduated from Edward Little High School in 1981 and eventually earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from USM, a master’s degree in social work from […]
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Turner ends fiscal year under budget
TURNER — The Board of Selectmen announced Monday evening that the town’s fiscal year ended $120,000 under budget June 30. “It’s not a lot, it’s only about 1 percent under, but it’s still under,” board Chairman Kurt Youland said. The 2017-18 budget was $9.1 million. In other matters, the board announced a six-month moratorium on medical […]
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Pianist to perform at First Universalist Church
TURNER — The First Universalist Church in Turner Center will host pianist singer Annie Nessen Voorhees in vespers from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 4, in the church sanctuary. Also for the Fourth of July, the Ladies Circle will host a yard sale in the Parish Hall and the church will serve coffee and donuts […]
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New Ventures Maine to offer free confidence building class
TURNER — New Ventures Maine will offer a free, three-week Building Confidence class from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, starting on July 10, in Turner’s adult education building. Attendees of this three-week class will practice ways to build their self-confidence daily. The class will explore and practice concrete tools that build self-compassion and strengthen […]
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Turner selectmen to hold special town meeting
TURNER — The board of selectmen announced Monday the town will vote on acquiring the Turner Natural History Club and Museum at a special town meeting this month. The board first voted in favor of asking residents if they want to acquire the building in September 2017. The building at 442 Turner Center Road sits […]