NORWAY — Workers at the Alan Day Community Garden have begun installing solar panels to completely power the off-the-grid site. The solar energy is expected to power nearly everything used at the garden, according to its director, Rocky Crockett. The panels will be hardwired to low-watt LED lights in a tool shed, a barn and […]
June 2014
Posted inMaine, The Franklin Journal
North to Augusta: Loring and LePage, China and beyond
Chinese trade mission for base named for Loring Gov. Paul LePage will return this week from China and many – especially LePage’s supporters – are hoping the governor will bring some good news from the Far East. On the table is a potential deal that could bring millions of dollars of investment to the state […]
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, The Franklin Journal
Reporters notebook: Jerry D. was a gem
It was a sad day when we learned that Lewiston’s Jirard “Jerry” DerBoghosian died June 13 from injuries in an automobile accident on his way to Togus. What a loss. That guy was one of a kind. He visited the Sun Journal newsroom regularly. A World War II Navy vet whose ship was torpedoed during […]
Posted inBethel, Oxford Hills, River Valley, The Franklin Journal
Basketball court, town manager search on Bethel board agenda
BETHEL — The search for a new town manager and discussion about a basketball court are on the agenda for Monday’s selectmen meeting. It begins at 7 p.m. June 23 at the Town Office. Interim Town Manager Steve Eldridge said members of the Bethel Recreation Committee will speak about a location for the basketball court. […]
Posted inOxford Hills, The Franklin Journal
Fundraiser to help restore windows of Norway’s Gingerbread House
NORWAY — The Friends of the Gingerbread House has initiated a new fundraiser in its effort to restore the Main Street landmark. The “Sash for Cash” program will be launched from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at the house. Board members will talk about the project and accept donations. Each donor of […]
Posted inLocal Sports
The Hot Corner: Game’s changing face drives him batty
Maine high school baseball is in serious trouble. Notice I didn’t use “dying” or something of that alarmist genre. Full seasons and tense playoff games were still play with teams of nine. Trophies were hoisted heavenward. Winning coaches were baptized with whatever was left in the cooler. Top-level talent was on display between April snowflakes, […]
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Auto Racing: Brackett back in high gear
Tim Brackett of Buckfield was leading the Pro Late Model division point standings at Oxford after four events, with son and defending champion T.J. trailing by just 10 markers. In this past Friday night’s race, Tim managed to salvage a top-10 finish after being caught up in a mid-race melee while running second. In a […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, The Franklin Journal
Lewiston man arrested, charged with attempted robbery at Auburn Walmart
A Lewiston man was arrested Saturday night, charged with attempting to rob Walmart in Auburn. Police said Ezra Fitzherbert, 25, walked into the Mount Auburn Avenue store just before midnight and handed a cashier a note demanding cash. Police said Walmart clerks were able to dial 911, and responding officers located Fitzherbert inside the store. […]