Stories about New Sharon

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

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Harvest supper date changed LIVERMORE FALLS — Eaton Memorial United Methodist Church will hold the annual harvest supper from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the church, corner of Church and Knapp streets. The menu includes roast pork, potatoes, vegetables...

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Rumford Grange Halloween party RUMFORD — Rumford Grange 115 will host a Halloween party for area children from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the Grange Hall. Treats, drinks and prizes will be available. Dinner, auctions on Nov. 2

Russell family reunion held in New Sharon

NEW SHARON — The descendants of Frank Arthur and Clara Minnie (Hanson) Russell gathered for a family reunion at the Congregational Church Vestry in New Sharon on Aug. 12 with 55 members present. A potluck luncheon was served at noon, with Rev. John Russell Tolman, grandson of Mr. and...

Franklin County arrest log

FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Charles Swingfield, 57, New Sharon, violation condition of release, Oct. 15, $250 cash bail, court appearance Dec. 20, Franklin County Sheriff's Department. * Kevin Dunham, 47, Stron...

Franklin County arrest log

FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: Timothy J. Plummer, 19, Westford, Mass., violating condition of release, Oct. 11, $1,500 unsecured, court appearance Nov. 29, Farmington Police Department. Christian Morgan, 29, Jay, i...

New Sharon man pleads guilty in stolen guns case

BANGOR (AP) — A New Sharon man has pleaded guilty to being in possession of an arsenal of 19 guns as well as other items stolen from a Jay home. Federal prosecutors said 33-year-old Roger Briscoe waived indictment Wednesday in U.S. District Court and pleaded guilty. Prosecutor...

Opening celebrations Oct. 12 for new hand-carry boat launches on Sandy River

One of two opening celebrations will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, at this new hand-carry boat launch site on the Sandy River off Route 2 in New Sharon. The other celebration follows at the second new takeout site off Route 2 at the confluence with Muddy Brook.

Franklin County Retired Educators to meet Oct. 15

NEW SHARON — Thirty-three Franklin County Retired Educators recently held their opening meeting of the year. The guest speaker was Crystal Ward, the MEA-R representative to the Benefits Trust. Wards's main focus was insurance for Maine retirees. She explained the advantage of belongi...

Deborah Bea 'Tru' Walsh

FARMINGTON — Deborah Bea "Tru" Walsh, 54, of New Sharon, died Friday, Oct. 5, at Franklin Memorial Hospital. She was born Nov. 16, 1957, in Mt. Kisco, N.Y., the daughter of James E. and Lillian C. (Winfield) Walsh. She was a graduate of John Jay High School in Katonah, N.Y., Class of...