TURNER — The Turner Public Library has received a $2,500 donation from Emerson Toyota of Auburn and an additional $2,500 donation from Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. The grants will be used to expand the library’s collection of audiobooks on CD. Library officials say audiobooks on CD are increasingly popular among commuters, students and those […]
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Turner adult ed. lists fall programs
TURNER — A new season of fall classes gets underway the week of Sept. 17 for MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education. Register online at msad52.maineadulted.org. Register early; classes fill up fast. Call the Adult Ed office at 225-1010 with questions. Beginner golf: A fun introduction to golf with four clinics covering the short game, […]
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Raye campaign to stop in Turner Thursday
TURNER — Maine Senate President Kevin Raye, joined by local farmers and small business owners, will hold a news event at Ricker Hill Farms at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, to discuss crucial issues facing Maine’s farming community and small businesses. Raye is the Republican nominee for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District seat. Ricker Hill Orchards, […]
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Republicans plan barbecue TURNER — The Androscoggin County Republicans and friends will hold a family barbecue from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, at The Great Outdoors, 68 Naiad Lane. There is a beach, volleyball courts and horseshoe pits. The featured speaker is John A. Ford, Maine humorist and author of “Suddenly, the Cider […]
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Police log
Charges Lewiston * Robert Charles Chabot, 44, of 249 Central Ave., driving with a suspended license, 4:02 p.m. Thursday at 61 Bates St. * Paul Allen Jenkins, 30, of 46 Dunn St., Auburn, warrant, 9:50 p.m. Thursday at 135½ Bartlett St. * Cornell Collins, 43, of Lynn, Mass., violating conditions of release, 1:16 a.m. Friday […]
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Hartford to vote on money for fire protection, roads
HARTFORD — A special town meeting is set for 9 a.m. Saturday at the Town Hall to vote on using reserve funds to pay for fire protection and to appropriate money for winter roads. At their 2012 town meeting, residents rejected the increased cost for fire protection from Buckfield, Canton and Turner. Selectman Lee Holman […]
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Turner Fire Department gets used tanker
TURNER — Fire Chief Mike Arsenault proudly presented the town’s new firetruck to selectmen Tuesday night. Arsenault said he was pleased with the 2000 Central States Freightliner the town bought from Center Ossipee, N.H., for $75,000. Center Ossipee replaced the truck with one it received through a grant. Arsenault said the truck equipped with a […]
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Land O’Lakes gives to Nezinscot Guild
TURNER — The Land O’Lakes Foundation, in conjunction with Moark LLC, has provided a $5,000 donation to The Nezinscot Guild to assist in the nonprofit’s roof replacement project. Moark is a subsidiary of Minnesota-based Land O’Lakes Inc. The Nezinscot Guild provides employment in integrated work settings for individuals with physical, developmental and autistic disabilities. The […]