CASTINE — Maine Maritime Academy recently named students to their dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement in the first semester of the 2012-2013 academic year. Auburn: Robert Cloutier, power engineering technology, 2015; Cody Day, marine engineering operations, 2016. Bowdoin: William Melcher, marine engineering technology, 2014; Owen Blease, marine engineering technology, 2016. Mechanic Falls: Alexander Morrison, […]
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Area students honored
LEWISTON — A recent graduate of the Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions Nuclear Medicine Technology Program has achieved the top percentile in a professional certification examination. Shawna Nowinski-Healy of Gray, who graduated from the program late last year, earned a pass with highest distinction and the 100th percentile in her […]
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Voters approve lower budget at Turner town meeting
TURNER — One-hundred registered voters turned out Saturday in the Leavitt Area High School cafeteria to approve expenditures of $2.35 million in a five-hour town meeting. This represents a $12,660 reduction from the budget approved last year. Moderator Ike Goodwin conducted an orderly meeting. Selectmen and the Budget Committee pointed out that, because of uncertainty […]
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Ice out contest is now open PHILLIPS — The third annual Toothaker Pond Ice Out Contest is officially open. Predictions can be registered for $2 a ticket. Tickets are available at Phillips Hardware, 5K Pizza and Camden National Bank. Dora Dill and her daughter, Celeste Reid, are also selling tickets. They may be contacted at […]
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Turner’s Vincent Ratsavong cast as Judas in ‘Godspell’
FRANKLIN, Mass. — Dean College has announced that it has cast Turner, Maine native Vincent Rastavong in the role of Judas for the college’s upcoming production of “Godspell” running April 3-7. The sophomore theater major has also appeared in Dean’s “Noises Off,” “Hairspray” and “The Three Musketeers.” “‘Godspell’ has been one of the most inspirational, […]
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Area retired educators meet LEEDS — The April meeting of the Androscoggin Retired Educators’ Association will be held Wednesday, April 10, at the Leeds Community Church. The business meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. The ladies of the church will serve a turkey dinner with all the fixings. The cost of the meal is $9. […]
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Five candidates running for selectman in Turner
TURNER — Five candidates are running for two openings on the Board of Selectmen in the election to be held from 1 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 5, at the Turner Town Office. The annual town meeting will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 6, in the Leavitt Area High School cafeteria. Town Manager Scott […]
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Classes will begin April 8 for Turner Adult Ed.
TURNER — MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education has a variety of classes starting the week of April 8. Tiny Tot Tumbling Session 2: This beginner’s class for youngsters 3-5 is an introduction to basic mat skills in a structured and fun environment. Stretching, flexibility, strength and control will be emphasized. Warm-up activities, following instructions, […]
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Handy Scholarship for culinary arts is announced
LEWISTON — Applications are available for the inaugural Jordan Handy Scholarship, which will recognize an outstanding senior culinary arts student at Lewiston Regional Technical Center. Founded by Handy, a 2011 graduate of the LRTC, the scholarship will honor a graduating senior in the LRTC’s Green Ladle program. Students from the sending schools, Lewiston, Edward Little, […]
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Palmyra couple charged with arson for 2007 fire
SKOWHEGAN (AP) — A Palmyra couple has been charged with deliberately setting fire to their home more than five years ago to collect the insurance money. Trevor Louis Turner and Carissa Jo Turner were arrested Wednesday on arson charges after indictments by a Somerset County grand jury. Arson is punishable by up to 30 years […]