OXFORD — A Turner man was arrested Thursday after crashing his car and leading police on a chase through the woods in Norway and Oxford. Oxford Police Officer Zach Bisson said Cody Parsons, 24, was charged with eluding an officer and driving to endanger, leaving the scene of a property damage accident and operating with […]
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Mary E. Rose
AUBURN — Mary E. Rose, 72, of North Turner, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, July 10, at the Hospice House of Androscoggin, with her loving family by her side. She was born Oct. 25, 1945, in Lewiston, the daughter of Bruce Smith and Viola McGlinchey. She attended Leavitt Institute in Turner. In 1962, she married Robert […]
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Turner meeting set to discuss town-owned buildings
TURNER — The town Comprehensive Planning Committee is seeking input from residents on the care, use and cost of town buildings. A special meeting on the topic is set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, in the Leavitt Institute Community Room. Spanning the next 10 years, questions include: Are the buildings serving their intended purpose? […]
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Wayne 'Skip' E. Sampson
TURNER — Wayne “Skip” E. Sampson, 85, of Turner passed away Saturday, July 7, at his home, following a long illness. He was born July 1, 1933, in Turner, the son of Cleon Sampson and Margaret (Tidswell) Sampson. He attended Leavitt Institute in Turner. Skip proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On […]
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Country music at Turner gazebo
“Music for Mavis” presents John Hoose, of Country Choir, with Auther LeBlank and Walter Magee at the Turner Center Gazebo at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 10. Bring a chair, bring a snack, bring a friend. Suggested donation $5 to pay the musicians. Rain or shine. If rain, under the library, right beside gazebo. FMI: 753-0954.
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Neva P. Hall
AUBURN — Neva P. (Towle) Hall, 95, of Rumford and formerly of Turner passed away peacefully Thursday, July 5, in Auburn, with her children by her side. She lived a good life, even living by herself until this past February, when her health started to decline. Online condolences may be shared with her family at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.
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A new chef takes Nezinscot Farm’s well-known variety of local, fresh food and boosts its unique vibe
If you’ve never ventured east off Route 4 at the intersection of Route 117 in Turner, you are missing some great food, a bit of bliss and maybe even some magic. Nezinscot Farm has covered a lot of ground in the more than 30 years Gregg and Gloria Varney have owned this third-generation family farm. […]
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Paul G. Maheux
TURNER — Paul G. Maheux, 55, of Turner passed away at his home Friday, June 29. Born in Lewiston, Paul was the second child of Raymond and Carmel Maheux. He graduated from Edward Little High School in 1981 and eventually earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from USM, a master’s degree in social work from […]
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Turner ends fiscal year under budget
TURNER — The Board of Selectmen announced Monday evening that the town’s fiscal year ended $120,000 under budget June 30. “It’s not a lot, it’s only about 1 percent under, but it’s still under,” board Chairman Kurt Youland said. The 2017-18 budget was $9.1 million. In other matters, the board announced a six-month moratorium on medical […]
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Pianist to perform at First Universalist Church
TURNER — The First Universalist Church in Turner Center will host pianist singer Annie Nessen Voorhees in vespers from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 4, in the church sanctuary. Also for the Fourth of July, the Ladies Circle will host a yard sale in the Parish Hall and the church will serve coffee and donuts […]