AUBURN — A civil lawsuit filed against the Androscoggin County Commission will proceed after a superior court found certain claims made by the suing cities and towns of Androscoggin County have sufficient merit to go to trial. The court ruled, however, that the case will proceed only against the County Commission as a legislative body, […]
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Lewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills
DeMers-Dobson resigns as ballot clerk
BUCKFIELD — Selectman Maida DeMers-Dobson agreed Tuesday to resign as a ballot clerk for Thursday’s election, after a resident requested she do so to avoid a potential conflict of interest. Resident Vivian Wadas raised the issue at Tuesday’s selectmen meeting, saying the town handbook and Maine Municipal Association do not allow selectmen to serve as ballot […]
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Turner rescue chief congratulated
TURNER — Lisa Bennett was congratulated by selectmen Monday night on her appointment as chief of Turner Rescue. She begins her duties April 1. Bennett has been deputy chief for a year and takes over from Toby Martin who resigned this month to take a position with the town of Wiscasset. Bennett has 20 years’ experience […]
Posted inObituaries, sj-web
Karlene E. Ward
1943 – 2016 LIVERMORE FALLS — Karlene E. Ward, 72, a resident of Livermore Falls, died peacefully Sunday, March 20, at her home. She was born April 5, 1943, in Milford, Conn., the daughter of Elton “Bucky” Gammon and Mrytle (Dow) Gammon. Karlene attended school in Auburn. On Oct. 18, 1975, in Turner, she married […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Turner officials want lower speed limit around beach
TURNER — Concerns about pedestrian safety and the speed limit in the area of the town beach may go unanswered, according to Town Manager Kurt Schaub. The section of Route 219 from the beach up to Route 4 has more pedestrians during summer and town officials would like the speed limit reduced from 45 miles […]
Posted inOxford Hills, River Valley
Rumford principal retiring following 35 years in education
RUMFORD — Spending time with children and grandchildren is the key to helping them become successful — a philosophy Rumford Elementary School Principal Christopher Decker, 59, has followed during his 35 years in education. Decker plans to retire at the end of this school year, but that doesn’t mean he’ll be completely out of education. […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Citizens speak on sand issue, Budget Committee
TURNER — Selectmen were told Tuesday night that buying tickets to get pails of sand at the Transfer Station is inconvenient and paying $2 per bucket is unfair. The Board of Selectmen voted 3-2 on Jan. 4 to adopt rules governing when and how sand can be obtained by residents. They are: * Residents can […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Minor injuries reported in collision on Route 4 in Turner
Authorities said a 2009 Subaru driven by Shayla Samson, 16, of Turner failed to yield the right-of-way as it entered Route 4 from Brody Way, striking a 2009 Kia, driven by Robert Kilgore, 36, of Auburn. The impact pushed Kilgore’s car into a 2010 Hyundai driven by Richard Dulac, 69, of Buckfield. Kilgore was carrying a […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, sj-web
Six sent to hospital after Turner crash
TURNER — Six people were injured and both drivers were cited early Wednesday evening after a pair of cars collided on Plains Road. Police said none of the injuries appeared to be life-threatening, but three people from each car were taken to a Lewiston hospital for evaluation. The crash occurred at about 5:15 p.m., according […]