AUBURN — Two Lewiston residents accused of robbing Schrep’s Corner Store in Turner twice last month remained in the Androscoggin County Jail on Tuesday night, officials said. William Thomas Currier, 25, of 592 College St. and Richelle Ramsey, 23, of Tampa Street were arrested Jan. 5 by Maine State Police, according to officials. Currier is being […]
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Jonathan B. Fortin
1974 – 2016 DALLAS PLANTATION — Jonathan B. Fortin, 41, a resident of Wilton and formerly of Turner, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Jan. 9, doing what he loved — cross-country skiing at Saddleback. He was born Oct. 3, 1974, in Lewiston, the son of Steven and Jane (Moody) Fortin. Jon was a 1992 graduate of […]
Fire destroys warehouse at Bisson Transportation in Turner
TURNER — Fire tore through a warehouse on Conant Road on Friday morning, mostly destroying the building and the tractors, equipment and lumber inside, Fire Chief Rodney Guptil said. No one was inside the Bisson Transportation warehouse when the fire erupted, he said, and there were no injuries. The cause is being investigated by the […]
Malinda R. Hutter
1979 – 2015 LEEDS — Malinda R. Hutter, 36, of Leeds died at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, Nov. 19, after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born in Lewiston on Feb. 11, 1979, a daughter of Albert and Deana (Bachelder) Hewins Jr. She was educated in Turner and graduated […]
Turner board considers tightening transfer station rules
TURNER — Suggestions on supervising the use of the transfer station were made by selectmen Monday night. Town Manager Kurt Schaub said station expenses are increasing. There is concern about its overuse, specifically by businesses and contractors. The board agreed that enforcing the rule about businesses and contractors using the station was not easy. Concern […]
Nancy L. Trider
1934 – 2015 AUBURN — Nancy L. Trider, 80, a resident of North Road, Leeds, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Hospice House of Androscoggin in Auburn. She was born in Leeds on Nov. 9, 1934, the daughter of Stanley and Ruth (Lovewell) Bryant. Nancy attended school in Leeds and was a 1952 graduate of […]
Wilma Jordan
1915 – 2015 TURNER — Wilma Jordan, 100, of Turner, died at home with family at her side on Tuesday, Oct. 27. She was born in Turner on June 17, 1915, the daughter of the late Wallace and Mildred (Hobbs) Reed. She graduated from Leavitt Institute and married LeRoy Jordan of Turner on March 2, […]
Bicentennial Bell comes home
TURNER — The long-anticipated Turner Town Bicentennial Bell has arrived. The original bell was stolen over two years ago. Though the 24-inch, 350-pound bronze bell might have made it through the doors at the Town Office with some careful maneuvering, the powerful ring of the bell makes an indoor installation impractical. Three possible scenarios were […]
Androscoggin County polling places
State of Maine voter information: Maine.gov When and where you can vote Tuesday: Auburn: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Ward 1 Washburn School, 35 Lake Auburn Ave. Ward 2 Auburn Middle School, 38 Falcon Drive Ward 3 Fairview School, 397 Minot Ave. Ward 4 Auburn Hall, 60 Court St. Ward 5 Sherwood Heights School, 32 […]