Foster Career and Technical Education Center forestry and wood harvesting program students applied logging and land-use skills to prepare a new leach field site at Cape Cod Hill School in New Sharon.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington man tried to kill woman who was ending their relationship, police say
James D. Oakes, 44, of Farmington is charged with attempted murder, reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and domestic violence assault.
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Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Bill to allow New Sharon to dissolve water district dies in legislative committee
If the bill passed, it would have allowed New Sharon voters to consider taking over the district.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News
Horse dies after being struck by truck in New Sharon
The horse had gotten loose before colliding with a truck on Mile Hill Road just before 6 p.m. Monday, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
New Sharon sets hearing to consider takeover of water district
If the emergency bill LD 1346 is approved, it would go into effect immediately and the referendum for voters to consider taking over will be in June.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Sweet treats, baby animals, more enthrall visitors at Black Acres Farm
Saturday, March 22, was the first day of Maine Maple Sunday weekend and dozens of guests toured the sap house and barn of Black Acres Farm in Wilton.
Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue school district voters reject grant to purchase former schoolhouse
By one vote, Vienna residents supported buying the former Arthur D. Ingalls school at 144 High St. in Farmington, but all other towns said no.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
New Sharon votes tax collector, town clerk will be appointed
Municipal election results were shared, amendments to the town’s Solar Energy Systems were tabled to allow more research and all other articles passed as proposed.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
New Sharon voters change tax collector, town clerk to appointed positions
Robert Neal was elected to the Select Board in the only contested race.
Posted inMaine, The Franklin Journal
Budget, ordinance changes face New Sharon voters Saturday
The budget is almost $1.75 million, an $453,948 increase over this fiscal year.