WESTFORD, Mass. — Lois S. Grant, 89, of 3 Park Drive and formerly of Littleton, Mass., died Wednesday, March 20, with her family by her side after a short illness. She was born in Turner, May 17, 1924, the daughter of the late Earle L. and Mildred (Warren) Staples. She was a graduate of Leavitt […]
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Several AE classes beginning in SAD 52
TURNER — SAD 52 Adult & Community Education classes starting the week of March 25 include the following: Chair Yoga: Designed for seniors and those with limited mobility, will focus on body/breath linked movements, performed with a chair. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle. Ghosthunting 101: Instructors from Central Maine Paranormal Investigations will […]
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Auction to benefit Project Graduation
TURNER — The annual Project Graduation Auction will take place Saturday, March 23, in the cafeteria of Leavitt Area High School. Preview hour begins at 9 a.m. as does the silent auction featuring articles in the $10-$20 range. First call by auctioneer Brian Marshall will be at 10 a.m. Everyone is invited to bid on […]
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Charles H. Seavey
AUBURN — Charles H. Seavey, 74, of Turner, passed away Sunday, March 17, at the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, after a long and courageous battle with numerous illnesses, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Portland, Sept. 17, 1938, a son of the late Pearle and Dorothy (Mogan) Seavey. […]
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Fire razes house in Turner
TURNER — Firefighters from seven towns responded to a fire that destroyed a two-level house and a garage on Chase Road on Tuesday afternoon. Fire Chief Michael Arsenault said owner Mary Ruchinskas was not home at the time of the fire, and no firefighters were injured battling the blaze. Arsenault said neighbors reported the fire […]
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Ralph L. Wyman
LAKELAND, Fla. — Ralph L. Wyman, 69, of Nobleboro, succumbed to chronic health conditions at Lakeland Medical Center, March 10, where his siblings were with him. He was born Oct. 2, 1943, the eldest son of Elnora and Donald Wyman. Ralph was born in Lewiston and was a life-long Mainer. He grew up in Turner, […]
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Correction: Road names misidentified
TURNER — A story on the bridge between Turner and Greene published on Page A1 Monday should have said the bridge connects North River Road in Greene and Center Bridge Road in Turner. The information was incorrectly reported.
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Kenneth P. Butcher
1955 – 2013 PORTLAND — Kenneth P. Butcher, 57, of White Birch Drive, Turner, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 16, at Maine Medical Center, with his loving family at his side. He was born in Lewiston on Sept. 16, 1955, a son of the late Roland and Doris (Pearl) Butcher. He was educated in local […]
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New bridge under way linking Turner and Greene on Route 117
TURNER — Work has begun on a new 480-foot bridge across the Androscoggin River, connecting Greene and Turner. Contractor Reed & Reed designed and is building the bridge at a cost of nearly $7.4 million, said Catherine Mettey, a resident engineer with the Maine Department of Transportation. The deck of the existing 462-foot bridge, built […]
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Area students selected for Principal’s Awards
The 2013 Principal’s Award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. It is presented in more than 140 Maine public and private high schools by member principals of the MPA, the professional association which represents Maine’s school administrators. Award winners and their principals […]