ITHACA, N.Y. — Amanda Martin, daughter of Jeanne and Dan Martin of Lewiston, has been named to the dean’s list with a 4.0 average for the spring semester at Cornell University. A 2009 graduate of Lewiston High School, Martin is majoring in theater and sociology. BOSTON — Brittany Martin, daughter of Jeanne and Dan Martin of Lewiston, […]
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Turner shows its colors on Independence Day
TURNER — Adults, children and pets were adorned in patriotic colors as they lined the streets in Turner Center to watch a 40-minute-plus Fourth of July parade. “It just gets bigger and bigger each year,” fire Chief Mike Arsenault said. There were fire engines from four towns, marchers, horses, bands, antique tractors and cars, and […]
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What if it rains?
Passing rain showers in the forecast for July 4 may cause some of the planned fireworks displays in the area to cancel. Event officials offered the following guidelines. (The Sun Journal will also have updated information on its website as it becomes available, at sunjournal.com.) Lewiston-Auburn Liberty Festival: Officials will make a decision by noon […]
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Conn — Saar
Jeremy Saar and Gretchen Conn TURNER — Douglas and Heidi Conn of Turner are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Gretchen P. Conn of Reno, Nev., to Jeremy D. Saar of Reno, Nev., son of David and Anna Saar of Turner. Miss Conn is the granddaughter of the late Andrew and Rosamond Conn of Dartmouth, […]
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L. Giard: Stand for important changes
In the coming election cycle, a significant voting block of people of faith will likely vote against the full equality and dignity of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gender people because of their religious convictions. I was raised religiously and can very well relate. There came a time in my life experience that I evolved enough […]
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Catchavibe will play on the Fourth
Catchavibe will play on the Fourth Maine reggae band Catchavibe will bring its brand of reggae fusion with deep grooves that inspire dancing to Turner’s community gazebo on Wednesday, July 4. The band of accomplished international musicians, songwriters, producers and master teachers includes Baraka Oyuru, percussion, keys and vocals; Mai Kheet, drums and vocals; Craig […]
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Tuesday concert in Turner
Local dance band The Way Down Willys will perform at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, at the “Music for Mavis” community gazebo in Turner. The five-member group plays a high-energy mix of country, R&B, rockabilly, blues and rock. The recently formed group is made up of musicians from Generation Y through baby boomers, each of whom […]
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Scouts attend Merit Badge College
AUBURN — Dozens of Boy Scouts attended “Merit Badge College” in April and May. They met once a week to work on two merit badges that they chose from 12 subjects such as music, public speaking and citizenship in the community. The scouts came from troops in Auburn, Bethel, Lewiston, Lisbon, Rumford, Sabattus, South Paris […]
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Turner adult ed classes begin July 9
TURNER — A wide variety of summer courses and camps sponsored by MSAD 52 Adult and Community Education will begin the week of July 9. Digital photography: Explore the concepts and techniques of photography and how they translate to the features on your digital camera. Bring your digital camera and user’s manual to class. Camera […]