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St. Luke’s lobster roll lunches FARMINGTON — St. Luke’s Episcopal Church’s famous lobster roll bagged lunches are available again this year through pre-order only with free delivery from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, July 25, throughout the Farmington area. Members will also be selling lobster roll bagged lunches in downtown Farmington during the […]

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Well done – Student achievements

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — Anna C. Snook of Auburn received a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude from Boston College at its 138th commencement on May 19. Snook, who majored in sociology and environmental studies, is the daughter of Cathy and Ed Snook, and a graduate of Cheverus High School. — NASHVILLE —  Meghan […]

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Programs at Mount Blue State Park WELD — Two programs will be held at the Mount Blue State Park amphitheater this weekend. The movie “Hoot” will be shown at 8 p.m. Friday, July 18. A lecture, “Invasive Insects,” by forest entomologist Colleen Terrling will take place at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 19. The program will […]

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Paris police to question potential witnesses in hit-and-run death

PARIS — Police will question potential witnesses in the hit-and-run death of a Leavitt Area High School student this week.  Police Chief Michael Madden said Wednesday that police are investigating witnesses and suspects in the March death of 16-year old Xavier Fuentes of Turner.  “The investigation is ongoing. It hasn’t fallen by the wayside, but […]

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Vendor fair benefits Canton man AUBURN — A benefit Sweet Summertime Vendor/Craft Fair and Raffle will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at Norway Savings Bank Arena, behind Shaw’s Supermarket. More crafters and vendors are welcomed. Contact Stephanie Bates by visiting www.facebook.com/stephanie.bates.7773 or call 207-740-3382. The event will benefit Alan […]

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Two AmeriCorps workers welcomed

The Maine Conservation Corps recently welcomed Theresa Therriault of Monmouth to serve as a field team member and AmeriCorps national service member for three months of national service. It also welcomed Michele Green of Wales to serve as an environmental steward and AmeriCorps national service member for six months of national service. Therriault is the […]

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Turner father and daughter stay close in Afghanistan

For precious moments Kimberly Buzzell forgets the heat, the long work days and her war zone’s vast distance from her home in Turner, Maine. “I forget sometimes that I’m in Afghanistan,” the 28-year-old mom and Air Force senior airman said. She texts her husband, Jesse, daily. She talks on the phone several times a week […]

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Turner selectmen: Egg farm aggressively handling fly infestation

TURNER — Selectmen Chairman Kurt Youland told those attending Monday night’s board meeting that Moark Egg Farm has hired personnel who are aggressively addressing the cause of the fly infestation that has plagued neighbors since the spring. Resident Warren Hood said he was impressed with the knowledge and determination of Moark’s new employees and expected […]

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Auto Racing: Jordan’s season a slam dunk

TURNER — While a majority of stock car racing fans focus most of their attention on drivers in the premier classes, it’s actually those dozens of volunteer-driven support division teams that keep the sport alive.   They’re the ones who toil week-in and week-out with very little fame or reward, committed to racing simply out […]