AUBURN — Matthew A. MacDonald of Turner has been selected as the Student of the Year at Central Maine Community College. He and six other Maine community college students were honored this spring for their academic success and campus and community involvement at a ceremony in Augusta hosted by the Maine Community College System board […]
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Noah J. Frechette
AUGUSTA — Noah J. Frechette, 34, a resident of Turner, died unexpectedly early Thursday, June 21, at his friend’s apartment in Augusta. Noah was born Nov. 17, 1977, in Farmington, the son of Donald and Cheryl (Dunham) Frechette. Noah attended school in Jay. He worked as a tattoo artist locally and also in several shops […]
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Central Maine Community College presents awards at annual dinner
AUBURN — More than 225 people attended the fifth annual Central Maine Community College Annual Dinner held recently at the Hilton Garden Inn. The event was hosted by the college’s Education Foundation Board of Directors. President Scott Knapp’s “State of the College” address focused on several program and capital improvements the college has completed; the […]
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Hartford scrambling to avoid loss of fire coverage
HARTFORD — Selectmen decided Thursday night to arrange a meeting with Turner, Buckfield and Canton officials next week to discuss fire coverage for the town. Last week, voters refused to raise more money in 2012-13 for public safety, which includes fire protection services from the three towns. Selectman Lee Holman said Friday that each of […]
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Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Brown
LEWISTON — Elizabeth “Betty” Brown, 93, of Turner, but most recently of Auburn, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 19, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center with her family by her side following a short illness. She was born in Turner, June 17, 1919, the daughter of Clarence and Stella (Gilbert) Briggs and had been a […]
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Casco Bay Tummlers will share Jewish music traditions
TURNER — The Casco Bay Tummlers will bring its varied repertoire, ranging from original music to traditional dances and songs of the Yiddish theater and Jewish ghetto, to the community gazebo on Tuesday, June 19. The free 6:30 p.m. concert is part of the “Music for Mavis” summer concert series held at the gazebo across from […]
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University of New Hampshire graduates
DURHAM, N.H. — The following students graduated from the University of New Hampshire during the Commencement Ceremony held May 19. Gray: Zachary Field, Bachelor of Arts in sociology, summa cum laude; Emily Maguire, Bachelor of Arts in English teaching. Auburn: Derek Bisson, Bachelor of Science in information technology. Bethel: Bailey Davis, Bachelor of Science in biochemistry. […]
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SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Bryant University held its 149th Commencement on May 19. Among the graduates are the following local residents: Matthew Madeira of Rangeley, Bachelor of Science in business administration in finance, magna cum laude Peter Mariner of Auburn, Bachelor of Science in international business in computer science. BURLINGTON, Vt. — The following area residents […]
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Turner greeting new manager, Public Works director this week
TURNER — Selectmen invite residents to meet the new town manager and Public Works director from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Town Office. Scott LaFlamme begins his duties as town manager July 1. He succeeds Eva Leavitt “I am fortunate to get to work with Eva for a month before she leaves,” he […]
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Well done – Matthew Paladino
WORCESTER, Mass. — Matthew David Paladino, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Paladino of Turner, graduated with a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute on May 12. He graduated with honors and was active in his fraternity, Alpha Tau Omega. Paladino has accepted an engineering position with Zachry Nuclear Engineering, […]