TURNER — Phillip Bryant, a Navy medic who gave his life 43 years ago on the other side of the world will be honored Sunday in his hometown of Turner. Finally. “He deserves to be remembered,” said Michael Chavez, who leads the local Sons of the American Legion squadron. “He was the only soldier from Turner […]
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Happy 225th! Turner will mark its birthday with musicians, jugglers, bean supper and more
TURNER — Guitar master Denny Breau, Jimmyjo & the Jumbol’ayuhs and high-energy jugglers Jason and Matthew Tardy will help Turner celebrate its 225th birthday on Sunday, July 3. Festivities will begin in Turner Village with the commemorative honoring of a native service man followed by events on the green in Turner Center. These include the […]
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Snores -n- S’mores Community Campout to be held in Turner
TURNER — Macaroni Kid is hosting Snores -n- S’mores, a community campout, Saturday and Sunday, June 25 and 26, at Martin Stream Campground. The community campout is part of the National Wildlife Fund’s Great American Backyard Campout program. Macaroni Kid is helping families to reconnect to the great outdoors. Snores -n- S’mores will kick off […]
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Musicians will play ‘On the Green’
TURNER — Here is the lineup for the gazebo summer concert series held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays “On the Green,” Route 117 in Turner Center: June 21: Bary Wood, one-man country band, with vocals June 28: Vintage, eclectic mix of country, folk, blues July 5: Hemmingway Brothers, bluegrass July 12: Grinners and Pickers, with […]
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Well done – Alyssa Marie O’Connor
EDMOND, Okla. — Turner resident Alyssa Marie O’Connor graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a bachelor of arts degree in mass communication-public relations.
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R-rated comic, others will give benefit show
TURNER —Monica Quimby, Ms. Wheelchair Maine, and sometimes R-rated comedian Bill Picard will join forces for a benefit show on Friday, June 17, at Leavitt Area High School. Classic rock musicians Random Order will also play at the event benefiting Quimby’s quest to represent Maine at the National Ms. Wheelchair America Pageant in Grand Rapids, […]
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Well done – Craig Fortin
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Craig D. Fortin of Turner, Maine, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in pastoral studies from Clearwater Christian College during spring commencement ceremonies held May 7. Craig is the son of Don and Cindy Fortin of Turner.
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Playing at gazebo
Singer and pianist Mary Murphy will perform from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at the Turner Center community gazebo. If it rains, the performance will be upstairs at the Turner Center Universalist Church, across the street.