Stories about New Sharon

Franklin County's new sheriff sworn in

Scott Nichols Sr. of New Sharon, Franklin County’s new sheriff, and Steven Lowell of Rangeley, chief deputy, were sworn into office Sunday at the Top of the Hill Grill in New Sharon. 2

Well done

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The following local residents graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology in the summer 2012 quarter: Meghan Castagno of Sabattus earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from RIT's College of Liberal Arts. Kristy Drouin...

Baby Addilyn meets Mickey Mouse

FARMINGTON — Sixteen-month-old Addilyn Davis met her favorite character, Mickey Mouse, at Walt Disney World Resort in May. Donald Duck joined them, too. "She screamed if I turned her away from him (Mickey)," Jamie Davis, Addilyn's mother, said recently. "She cooed and tried to give h...

Colonial Daughters welcome four new members

WILTON — Colonial Daughters Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held their October meeting at Calzolaio’s Restaurant with 17 members and two guests present. This was a very special meeting to welcome four new members to the chapter. They were: Charlotte Collins ...

Briefly

Knights' free supper is Dec. 8 JAY — This month's free public supper will be held Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Knights of Columbus hall on Main Street. Doors open at noon and serving is from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Menu will be baked ham, au gratin potatoes, corn chowder, ...

Franklin County arrest log

* Joseph Lagasse, 70, Farmington, violation of a protection from abuse order, probation violation, Nov. 24, no bail listed, Maine State Police. * Ted V. Welch, 31, New Sharon, warrant-probation revocation, Nov. 27, no bail listed, Farmington Police Department.

Franklin County arrest log

FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Robert Danforth, 47, New Sharon, domestic violence assault, Nov. 13, $250 cash bail, court appearance Jan. 10, Franklin County Sheriff's Department. * Fred Lowell Jr., 22, New Sharon...

New Sharon men charged in burglary

FARMINGTON — Police arrested two New Sharon men on a charge of burglary Thursday and returned stolen items to Bouffard's Furniture. Tools and furniture valued at more than $2,000 were taken during the Oct. 6 burglary at the Wilton Road store, police Sgt. Edward Hastings said. ...

Franklin County arrest log

FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Aaron Dusoe, 22, New Sharon, warrant-failure to appear, Nov. 12, no bail listed, University of Maine at Farmington Police. * Laura B. Knox, 25, Farmington, driving under the influenc...

Nichols comes out on top in Franklin County sheriff's race

FARMINGTON – With all but the Town of Avon reporting results by Wednesday morning, Republican Scott Nichols Sr., 51, of New Sharon will take over as Franklin County sheriff on Jan. 1, 2012. Nichols was elected Tuesday by county voters, excluding Avon, over current Sheriff Dennis Pike... 1