LEWISTON — Elizabeth “Betty” Brown, 93, of Turner, but most recently of Auburn, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 19, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center with her family by her side following a short illness. She was born in Turner, June 17, 1919, the daughter of Clarence and Stella (Gilbert) Briggs and had been a […]
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Casco Bay Tummlers will share Jewish music traditions
TURNER — The Casco Bay Tummlers will bring its varied repertoire, ranging from original music to traditional dances and songs of the Yiddish theater and Jewish ghetto, to the community gazebo on Tuesday, June 19. The free 6:30 p.m. concert is part of the “Music for Mavis” summer concert series held at the gazebo across from […]
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University of New Hampshire graduates
DURHAM, N.H. — The following students graduated from the University of New Hampshire during the Commencement Ceremony held May 19. Gray: Zachary Field, Bachelor of Arts in sociology, summa cum laude; Emily Maguire, Bachelor of Arts in English teaching. Auburn: Derek Bisson, Bachelor of Science in information technology. Bethel: Bailey Davis, Bachelor of Science in biochemistry. […]
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SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Bryant University held its 149th Commencement on May 19. Among the graduates are the following local residents: Matthew Madeira of Rangeley, Bachelor of Science in business administration in finance, magna cum laude Peter Mariner of Auburn, Bachelor of Science in international business in computer science. BURLINGTON, Vt. — The following area residents […]
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Turner greeting new manager, Public Works director this week
TURNER — Selectmen invite residents to meet the new town manager and Public Works director from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Town Office. Scott LaFlamme begins his duties as town manager July 1. He succeeds Eva Leavitt “I am fortunate to get to work with Eva for a month before she leaves,” he […]
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Well done – Matthew Paladino
WORCESTER, Mass. — Matthew David Paladino, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Paladino of Turner, graduated with a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute on May 12. He graduated with honors and was active in his fraternity, Alpha Tau Omega. Paladino has accepted an engineering position with Zachry Nuclear Engineering, […]
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Local students perform in USM ensembles
GORHAM — Local students are taking part in the University of Southern Maine School of Music Ensembles. The ensembles perform throughout the year in Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham, and in venues throughout the local and extended region. A complete schedule of performances and program information can be found at usm.maine.edu/music. Gregory Judd, Auburn, USM […]
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Spirit of America award winners honored
AUGUSTA — Recipients of the 2011 Spirit of America Foundation Award for outstanding community service throughout Maine were recognized during an April 6 ceremony at the Statehouse. Auburn Volunteers in Police Service have helped the Auburn Police Dept. in a variety of ways. Bowdoin FHC, Inc. runs several community projects, including fundraisers for the fire […]
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J. Taylor: A matter of misunderstanding
There have been two recently published letters to the editor that responded to my letter of May 26. They both quoted me as writing things I did not write. It is frustrating to have information that was factual responded to with misinformation that misquotes my original letter. For instance, readers who responded to my letter, […]