SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Air Force Airman Michael A. Cote graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits […]
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Well done – Daniel Fitzsimons
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Daniel Fitzsimons of Turner, Maine, was named to the Marist College’s dean’s list for the fall 2010 semester. Fitzsimons is a member of the class of 2012 and is majoring in communication.
The Grinners and Pickers will play
TURNER — The Grinners and Pickers, with Dr. Becky and gang, will bring its blend of bluegrass to the gazebo on the green on Tuesday, July 12. The concert, part of the Gazebo Summer Concert Series, will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Life on the Androscoggin
“I knew it was pretty, but we’d never stopped before,” mom said. GREENE — The giggles of children playing, swimming and jumping into Gulf Island Pond on the Androscoggin River competed with the roar of a nearby float-plane one morning last week. The pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings alongside the southern end of the […]
Turner Natural History Club held annual meeting
TURNER — The Turner Natural History Club held its annual meeting on April 11 at the home of President Edith Ellis. Program Director Bill Whitman presented the proposed programs for 2011 (which may be seen on the club’s new website: turnernaturalhistoryclub.org) and Edith Ellis presented the proposed design for the new website which is now […]
MSAD 52 offering fun classes for kids, adults
TURNER — This summer, MSAD 52 Adult and Community Education is offering many new, fun classes for kids and adults. Rock Hounds Kids Camp is a week-long camp starting July 11. Collect rocks and figure out what they are made from. There will be walking expeditions around the building to find interesting types of rocks. […]
Saint Michael’s College graduates
COLCHESTER, Vt. — The following local residents graduated from Saint Michael’s College on May 16. Jillian Simonne Chabot Lannen, daughter of Paul and Suzanne Chabot of Greene, earned a bachelor of science in biology. Jonathan Bernard Gallup, son of Bruce and Mary Gallup of Turner, earned a bachelor of arts in political science.
Turner to remember Vietnam casualty
TURNER — Phillip Bryant, a Navy medic who gave his life 43 years ago on the other side of the world will be honored Sunday in his hometown of Turner. Finally. “He deserves to be remembered,” said Michael Chavez, who leads the local Sons of the American Legion squadron. “He was the only soldier from Turner […]
Happy 225th! Turner will mark its birthday with musicians, jugglers, bean supper and more
TURNER — Guitar master Denny Breau, Jimmyjo & the Jumbol’ayuhs and high-energy jugglers Jason and Matthew Tardy will help Turner celebrate its 225th birthday on Sunday, July 3. Festivities will begin in Turner Village with the commemorative honoring of a native service man followed by events on the green in Turner Center. These include the […]