TURNER — Annie Castonguay of Leeds, a senior at Leavitt Area High School, has been selected to receive the 2013 Principal’s Award, Eben Shaw, principal, has announced. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. According to her nomination, “During her time […]
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MSAD 52 Adult and Community Education classes announced
TURNER — MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education, at 486 Turner Center Road, will hold the following winter/spring lineup of classes that start from April 7-15. Exploring Microsoft Office: This introductory course is structured to each students the use of Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Basic computer skills are strongly recommended. […]
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Well done – Students honored
MEDFORD, Mass. — Ben Armstrong, a graduate of Edward Little High School, was placed on the dean’s list for the fall 2013 term at Tufts University School of Engineering. He is a junior studying mechanical engineering and will be working for Sensata Technologies, a sensors and controls company in Attleboro, Mass., in May 2014. He […]
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Paris police clear two people of interest in hit-and-run
PARIS — Two people identified by police as persons of interest in a fatal hit-and-run have been cleared of involvement in the case as investigators continue to chase leads across Western Maine. Xavier Fuentes, 16, of Turner, was killed on an unlit stretch of Route 117 sometime before 8:30 p.m. March 15. On Wednesday, police Chief […]
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Schaub voted new town manager in Turner
LIVERMORE — Town Administrative Assistant Kurt Shaub said Monday night that he’s been chosen town manager of Turner. “This is an outstanding opportunity,” he said, adding he’s very excited about the change. “Turner is a terrific community,” he said. Schaub has held his current position for 14 years. He succeeds Scott LaFlamme, who left to […]
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Xavier Fuentes
1997 – 2014 NORWAY — Xavier Fuentes, 16, of Turner, died Saturday, March 15, at Stephens Memorial Hospital. He was born in Lewiston on May 26, 1997, the son of Nabor Fuentes and Sheila Daft. He was a sharp dresser and very caring, empathetic, helpful and humorous. Xavier loved playing video games and listening to […]
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Bear Pond Improvement Association taking scholarship applications
TURNER/HARTFORD — The Bear Pond Improvement Association has announced the creation of two $500 scholarships. Graduating seniors from Turner and Hartford who are pursuing post- secondary studies related to environmental sciences and/or natural resources management are eligible to apply for this award no later than May 1. Scholarship winners will be announced at the close […]
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Mother of hit-and-run victim urges driver to come forward
GREENWOOD — The family of a teenager killed over the weekend in a hit-and-run crash in Paris is pleading with the person responsible for his death to come forward and take responsibility. Xavier Fuentes, 16, was walking on Route 117 when he was struck by a vehicle Saturday night. His mother, Sheila Cole, addressed the […]
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‘Person of interest’ questioned in Turner teen’s death
PARIS — Police said Tuesday they have identified two people of interest in Saturday night’s hit-and-run on Route 117 that killed 16-year-old Xavier Fuentes of Turner. Paris police Sgt. Jeffrey Lange said he has questioned one of the people but declined to say whether the other individual had been contacted. Police were led to the individuals […]