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New Sharon Maine
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News
Franklin County seeks comment on Sandy River flooding
The first of four meetings on the subject will be held June 9 at the Masonic Hall in New Sharon.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
New Sharon: First Maine Baptist missionary to Burma remembered
George Dana Boardman, born in Livermore where his father was a Baptist minister, was initially going to serve in India but became the first Maine Baptist minister to Burma almost 200 years ago.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
Farmington’s Lion’s Den Thrift Shop reopens after renovations
After special sales and being closed for renovations, The Lion’s Den Thrift Shop on Broadway in Farmington held a preview May 15 followed by its grand opening May 16.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
FCTEC students clear New Sharon land for septic upgrade
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.
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.
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.