TURNER — Scooby didn’t seem to mind the acupuncture needles. Three were inserted around his head, then four, then five. One on the side of his back leg. Another at the base of his neck. The 7-year-old yellow Labrador retriever panted serenely, then leaned against his owner, Michelle Emerson, for a scratch behind the ears. […]
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Well done — Students honored at colleges
SELINSGROVE, Pa. — Greta Castonguay of Turner served an internship last fall at Clinical Curvo Dental (Curve Dental Clinic) in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. Castonguay will spend over a month shadowing dental professionals to learn more about the requirements of the field. She will spend at least 40 hours observing the daily activities and procedures conducted […]
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Well done — Students honored for achievements
PAUL SMITHS, N.Y. — Zachary Smith of East Dixfield has been named to the dean’s list at Paul Smith’s College for the fall 2014 semester. Smith, who is majoring in forestry, earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction. Smith was also named an Adirondack Scholar, having achieved a cumulative average […]
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Classes available at MSAD 52 Adult and Education
TURNER — The MSAD 52 Adult and Education Winter/Spring schedule of classes beginning the week of April 6 includes: Map, Compass and GPS Basics: Learn the essential information and skills to use maps, compass and GPS for hiking, kayaking, and more. Students will need a compass. A hand-held GPS is optional. Tumbling: Tiny Toy is […]
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The Voices of Leavitt host talks to show diversity of community
TURNER — The Voices of Leavitt, the Leavitt Area High School civil rights group, continued “The Voices of Leavitt: We all Have a Story to Tell,” a series of talks that recognize the different strengths and backgrounds that residents bring to the Leavitt community. Zam Zam Mohamud, a Lewiston resident who was born in Somalia, […]
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Androscoggin County officers to target speeders
Speeders beware: Sheriff’s deputies will be patrolling the back roads of Androscoggin County this summer with a watchful eye for those who exceed the speed limits. Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Rielly Bryant applied for a $20,000 federal grant through the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety which will help the department crack down on speeding […]
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DAR Good Citizens to be honored
AUBURN — Outstanding area high school seniors will be honored by the Daughters of the American Revolution Mary Dillingham Chapter of Lewiston/Auburn at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at Auburn United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave. The students are winners of the annual DAR Good Citizens Award and the DAR National Defense Good Citizenship Medal […]
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Joan L. Seaman
1933 – 2015 TURNER — Joan L. Seaman passed away after a short illness with her family by her side on Wednesday, March 18, at her home in Turner. She was born in Gardiner on May 21, 1933, the daughter of Maurice and Helen (Dill) Nuzzo. She attended schools in Wales and graduated from Lewiston High […]
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University of New Hampshire’s dean’s list
DURHAM, N.H. — The following students have been named to the dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire for the fall semester of the 2014-15 academic year. Highest honors Nicole Smith of Greene Jessica Ladd of Mason Township Lauren Beaudoin of Monmouth Katie Harlow of Pownal Lacey Ryder of West Paris Mackenzie Hill of […]
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UNE fall semester dean’s list announced
BIDDEFORD/PORTLAND — The following students have been named to the dean’s list for the 2014 fall semester at the University of New England. Dean’s list students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester. Auburn: Alexandra J. Bazinet, Ashleigh L. Footer, Rebecca […]