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Bertha Annie Smith

1933 – 2014 LEWISTON — Bertha Annie Smith, 80, a resident of Turner, died Wednesday, July 2, at d’Youville Pavilion in Lewiston, where she had resided for the past six months. She was born Dec. 4, 1933, in Turner, the daughter of Bruce Maxwell Smith and Viola May (McGlenchy) Smith Hannon. Bertha attended school in […]

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SAD 52 Adult Education lists summer programs

TURNER — MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education of Greene, Leeds and Turner is offering a wide variety of courses and summer camps. Register and pay online at www.msad52.maineadulted.org. For more information, call the Adult Ed office at 225-1010. Starting July 7 Dog Obedience: Master the basics, work on handling skills, and tackle more complicated […]

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Tripp Middle School honor roll

TURNER — Tripp Middle School has announced the honor roll for the third trimester. High honors Grade eight: Karlee Barry, Ashley Blouin, Marissa Brailey, Alexandra Brooks, Samuel Buswell, Justin Cabral, Lily Comeau-Waite, Taylor Crosby, Kassidy Curtis, Nicole Daigle, Keragan Davis, Hailey Demascio, Sophia Fournier, Kayleigh Getty, Sophia Gilbert, Kayleigh Girouard, Elizabeth Goulette, Tanner Halverson, Madeline […]

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Turner fireworks on July 4 TURNER — The Town of Turner fireworks show will be held July 4 in Caldwell fields in Turner Center. They will start at 8:45 and are free. Golden Age Club meeting, trip AUBURN — The Golden Age Club will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 8. Meal will include burgers, […]

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Celebration for military members, families is June 29

TURNER — A “Celebration of American Patriotism and Freedom” will take place Sunday, June 29, at the North Turner Union Presbyterian Church, 58 Howes Corner Road (Route 219). The service begins at 9 a.m. A special ceremony to honor, recognize and express appreciation for all military service people and their families will be headlined by […]

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Bird walk at Mingo Springs RANGELEY — Nature photographer Nick Leadley will lead an early summer bird walk at 7 a.m. Saturday, July 5. This event is open to the public and all are welcome to enjoy a guided two-mile exploration of the Mingo Springs Trail & Bird Walk. Participants will want to bring along […]

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Vendors sought for Old Home Days PHILLIPS — American Legion Auxiliary Unit 64 is looking for interested vendors for their Old Home Days vendor fair on Aug. 15. Proceeds from the fair will benefit various programs such as Girls State, scholarships and community and veterans’ needs. For more information, call Diane at 639-2204. Wilton Area […]

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MSAD 52 summer classes TURNER — MSAD 52 Adult Education has announced summer courses and camp offerings; many classes start July 7. New camps include Punk Rope, Backcountry Basics, Mad Science Junior Engineering Camp and five-week Pottery Fun. Other new offerings include Beginner Colorguard and Sketchbook Explorers. Returning popular camps are Children’s Theater, Challenger Soccer, […]

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Bear Pond Improvement Assoc.: June meeting, Community Fun Day in July

TURNER — Bear Pond Improvement Association’s first meeting for the 2014 season is scheduled for 9 a.m. Sunday, June 29, at the Boofy Quimby Memorial Center in North Turner. The main agenda item for this meeting is sharing specifics and details about BPIA’s upcoming Bear Pond Community Fun Day. The BPIA Community Fun Day is […]

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Pitch, pinochle players wanted LEWISTON — Pinochle and pitch card games for seniors are played weekly during the summer at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. New players are always welcome. Pitch is played at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays. Pinochle is at 1 p.m. on Thursdays. Refresher courses are available in both categories. League play […]