Processing acorns into flour TEMPLE — A workshop on processing acorns into flour will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Koviashuvik Local Living School. Learn how to enjoy this ancient staple crop of humankind. All steps and stages, from gathering to baking, will be shown. For more information or […]
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Well done – Students honored
NEWTON, Mass. — Leanne LaRosa of Harrison has received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lasell College during commencement exercises in May. LaRosa majored in applied math with secondary education. — NASHUA, N.H. — Magnolia Veronica Dixon of Avon was awarded the Dr. Jamison Gilder Hoff Leadership Medal at a Rivier University graduating student event […]
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Book sale at Ditzler Library NEW SHARON — A book sale will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Jim Ditzler Memorial Library, 37 Library Road. Books will include fiction, nonfiction, mystery, romance, novels and children’s books. Cost is by donation. For more information, call 779-1128. Scholarship Golf Classic […]
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Chesterville man injured when car rolls over, ends up in swamp
NEW SHARON — A Chesterville man was injured Wednesday afternoon when the car he was driving went off Route 2 by Gage Corner, rolled over and ended up in a swamp, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said. Eric Lowe, 52, was heading east toward downtown New Sharon and either passed out or had a […]
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Destination Imagination team qualified for, attended Global Finals
NEW SHARON — On March 22 “The Talkin Travelers” from Cape Cod Hill School in New Sharon were announced as the winner of the “Laugh Art Loud” middle level challenge at the Destination Imagination state competition. As winners, they received a special invitation to go to Global Finals in Tennessee in May. Coach Lynn Wells […]
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New Sharon man charged in assault case
NEW SHARON — A local man was charged early Tuesday after a woman reported that he had assaulted her. Jeffrey S. Lane, 19, of New Sharon was arrested on a felony charge of domestic violence aggravated assault, Franklin County sheriff’s Lt. David Rackliffe said Tuesday. Lane is accused of putting his arm around the woman’s […]
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New Sharon woman appears to have dogs despite court order banning her from owning animals
NEW SHARON — Neighbors of a local woman who is under a court-ordered lifetime ban from owning animals because of a history of hoarding say she has dogs, cats and maybe rabbits. Two dogs, a white Jack Russell terrier and a dog that looks like a brown pit bull mix, recently showed up on the […]
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Local students earn degrees
BOSTON — Boston University awarded academic degrees to 6,321 students in May 2014. Kacie A. Rioux of Minot received a Bachelor of Arts in political science, magna cum laude, and a Bachelor of Science in journalism, summa cum laude. William E. Jones of Greene received a Master of Education in educational leadership and policy studies. […]
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Woman accused of damaging motorcycle with tool box in New Sharon
NEW SHARON — A Gardiner woman has been accused of throwing a tool box that hit and damaged a man’s motorcycle Tuesday. Franklin County sheriff’s Deputy Matthew Brann investigated a report of criminal mischief at a Cape Cod Hill residence, Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said. Heather Hilton, 25, was upset at her ex-boyfriend and was […]
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New Sharon pair indicted on heroin charges
FARMINGTON — Two New Sharon residents found unresponsive at a Farmington Falls Road residence April 8 were indicted on heroin charges Tuesday. Children at the home called a family member and police to get help. A Franklin County grand jury indicted Tabatha Schoubroek, 29, and Daniel Villacci, 29, each on a felony charge of possession […]