Ralph Caldwell
SAD 52 first runner-up in energy-saving contest
GREENE — SAD 52 was first runner-up in the Comprehensive Project category in the New England Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers competition, Superintendent Henry Aliberti said at a school board meeting Thursday. The district faced some stiff competition, including Harvard University, he said. The award was earned for the district’s success in completing its […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]