TURNER — The final public supper of the season, sponsored by North Turner Union Presbyterian Church, as always will mark the end of the season which in this rural agricultural community means harvest. So with turkeys, mashed potatoes, locally-grown vegetables and homemade pies, the annual Harvest Supper will be held on Saturday, Oct. 13, from […]
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Brian J. Boudreau
LEWISTON — Brian J. Boudreau, 64, of Turner, passed away on Oct. 6, after a brief battle with cancer. He died peacefully in the arms of his partner and love of his life, Debra “Roy” Payeur, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. He was born in Waterville, Nov. 24, 1947, the son of Gerald J. […]
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Classes to include arts, money, wellness
TURNER — MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education will offer the following enrichment classes in a variety of areas including arts and crafts, wellness and more. Beyond the Point and Shoot Camera: Learn the basic and advanced controls of a digital single lens reflux camera in a class starting Oct. 15. Aperture priority, shutter priority […]
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S. and J. Gould: Trust in his abilities
Larry Sirois is running for House District 96 and we will feel proud to vote for him. He is very respected, thoughtful, intelligent and knowledgeable about many issues, including fiscal management, a strong public school system, the importance of colleges and the university in creating an educated workforce, and providing appropriate and reasonable services to […]
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Christian rock group will play in Turner
TURNER — Greater Purpose, a Christian rock group, will perform in concert on Saturday, Oct. 20, as part of the Fall Music Festival at the North Turner Presbyterian Church. The concert, originally scheduled for Sept. 22, was cancelled due to an illness. Greater Purpose’s songs are scriptural but are written about members’ lives. The group’s music, […]
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A. Cichon: Where is law enforcement?
Regarding the Sept. 23 article on Route 4 accidents — here are a couple of thoughts: There is a saying that guns do not kill people, that people kill people. The same is true of the Route 4 issue: Highways don’t kill people, drivers kill people. I have traveled Route 4 between Farmington and Biddeford […]
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Evergreen boughs needed for cats GREENE — In caring for feral cats, Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends builds their own houses and cafes and insulate them with spruce or fir boughs to keep the cats warm during the harsh winter months. Anyone with healthy blue spruce boughs who would like to help keep the ferals from […]
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M. Arsenault: He votes what he believes is best
Recently, I received a mailing piece attacking state Rep. Jeffrey Timberlake. As a Democrat, there have been many times that I have had a difference of opinion with my friend, Rep. Timberlake. He has always been willing to hear my viewpoint, no matter the subject, and never hesitates to explain his position to me. Though […]
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L. Giard: Must learn to cooperate
America is a beautiful country, full of hopes and dreams; built on honest work, courage, faith and a strong desire to cooperate with one another. I believe that is how it really came about. The November election is very important and all I am seeing and hearing is politicians, in general, doing all they can […]
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Local students enroll at St. Lawrence University
CANTON, N.Y. — St. Lawrence University welcomes the following students as members of the class of 2016. Each first-year student will participate in St. Lawrence University’s innovative First-Year Program, an introduction to the liberal arts curriculum taught in residence halls by faculty teams. Clear writing and speaking skills are stressed, and careful advising is provided […]