For some, the idea of sitting behind the wheel and driving 500 miles is an exhausting thought. Now, imagine stepping out of that car and racing 500 miles, under your own power, on your own two feet, up and down a mountain over and over again. Last month, Turner native and ultra-runner Kale Poland did […]
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Spirit of America awards local volunteers
AUBURN — David Trider is one of those people. Whenever someone is in need in the town of Leeds, Trider seems to be around, chipping in with carpentry work here, an electrical fix there and, of course, those 55 years on the volunteer Fire Department. “There are just so many wonderful things that David has […]
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Turner Rescue chief retiring; town considering options for coverage
TURNER — The Turner Rescue chief is retiring June 30 and selectmen are considering options for emergency medical services because the service only has one trained paramedic. The board read Laurel Gagne’s resignation letter at its Monday night meeting and lauded her for her dedicated service. She started with the rescue service in 1978. Town […]
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‘Like a horror movie’: House flies storm Turner homes
TURNER — Nose wrinkled in disgust, Lynne Barlow stood examining one of 12 heavily laden fly strips in her garage. “Eww, some of them are still alive,” she said. “They’re moving.” Lynne and her husband, Russ, said they have been waging a war against the flying vermin for four of the five years they have lived […]
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Well done – Student achievements
BALTIMORE — Joshua Charest, the son of John and Louise Charest of Lewiston, graduated from Johns Hopkins University with honors. Joshua was awarded the “Best Design” for his senior year design project. He designed a device that will assist leg amputees to improve the quality of an active lifestyle. The device has garnered the attention […]
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Well done – Student achievements
BOSTON — Brittany Martin, daughter of Jeanne and Dan Martin of Lewiston, has been named to the dean’s list with distinction for the spring 2014 semester at Boston University. A 2011 graduate of Lewiston High School, Martin is majoring in graphic design. — NEWTON, Mass. — Brandyn Cloutier of Dixfield graduated with a Bachelor of […]
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Turner man charged in assault
BUCKFIELD — A Turner man was jailed Wednesday after police tracked him down in the woods following a report that he had assaulted his girlfriend. Marcus Valencia, 32, was charged with domestic assault, criminal mischief and violating conditions of release after police with dogs tracked him down. The drama began shortly before 7 a.m., when […]
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Community Kitchen summer socials INDUSTRY — Industry Community Kitchen will hold Summer Socials on June 12, July 10, Aug. 14 and Sept. 11, meeting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Industry Town Hall. Lunch will be served and there is no charge for the meetings. Chesterville Grange ‘souper’ supper CHESTERVILLE — The Chesterville Grange […]
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Leavitt graduation at the Colisee honors fallen student
LEWISTON — Students held a recognition of those lost and signaled hope for the future at the Lewiston Colisee on Sunday afternoon as Leavitt Area High School celebrated it’s 115th commencement. Valedictorian Brianna DeGone of Turner stood at the ready before marching, sporting her Key Club, National Honor Society, class treasurer and volunteerism accolades on […]