Editor’s note: This story has been updated with corrected information. TURNER — Town Manager Kurt Schaub provided a document at Monday night’s selectmen’s meeting outlining concerns regarding School Administrative District 52’s vote to sell 73 acres to the town of Greene. According to Schaub, “The board’s interest was heightened when it learned that the sale […]
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Castonguay selected for honor
TURNER — The National Commission of Adult Basic Education announces that Josee Castonguay has been selected as the SAD 52 Outstanding Teacher of the Year runner-up. Castonguay works in the SAD 52 Adult Education program teaching financial literacy, WorkReady certification and basic literacy for adult basic education and English as a second language students. A native […]
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Nomination papers available in Greene
GREENE — Nomination papers for the March 4 municipal elections will be available at the Town Office on Thursday, Dec. 10. Anyone wishing to take out nomination papers has to obtain between 25 and 100 signatures from registered voters in Greene. The nomination papers must be returned to the Town Office by 4 p.m. Tuesday, […]
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Leavitt graduates told to ‘expect the best from yourself.’
LEWISTON — Leavitt Area High School’s valedictorian told his classmates that “goals are not just to be reached; they are to be replaced.” Harrison Knowlton said he came to that conclusion as he recalled how “running taught me to never settle for average.” That life lesson started to form when he was an overweight nine-year-old, […]
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SAD 52 offering variety of summer classes
TURNER — SAD 52 Adult and Community Education’s summer program offers a wide variety of classes and camps. Hornet Pride Summer Basketball Camp begins Monday, June 29. The camp runs through July 22 on Mondays and Wednesdays for students in grades three to six. The focus will be on developing fundamental skills and having fun […]
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SAD 52 voters approve budget
TURNER — Voters in School Administrative District 52 on Tuesday approved a $25.7 million budget for 2015-16. It’s $1.4 million more than this fiscal year. According to Superintendent Henry Aliberti, the tally in Leeds was 39 yes and 13 no; Turner, 53 yes and 13 no; Greene, 25 yes and 17 no. The budget, which […]
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SAD 52 voters pass $25.7M budget; validation vote May 19
TURNER — SAD 52 voters approved a $25.7 million budget Tuesday, 23-2. The 2015-16 spending plan represents a $1.4 million increase over this fiscal year. It will go to voters on May 19 for a validation vote. The budget, which includes computer upgrades at Leavitt Area High School and more social services for students in […]
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Turner voters OK spending for rescue service, longer Town Office hours
Editor’s note: This story was corrected and updated after the original ran on April 14. TURNER — More than 100 residents at town meeting Saturday approved a budget that will boost the rescue operations and keep the Town Office open five days a week. The municipal budget approved by 111 residents at Boofy Quimby Memorial […]
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SAD 52 Adult Education lists summer programs
TURNER — MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education of Greene, Leeds and Turner is offering a wide variety of courses and summer camps. Register and pay online at www.msad52.maineadulted.org. For more information, call the Adult Ed office at 225-1010. Starting July 7 Dog Obedience: Master the basics, work on handling skills, and tackle more complicated […]
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SAD 52 to start budget review
TURNER — The SAD 52 Board of Directors will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at Leavitt Area High School to begin review of the 2014-15 budget. Other agenda items include a presentation related to the district’s pre-kindergarten program at the Leeds Central, Greene Central and Turner Primary schools, and a presentation on a […]