NEW SHARON — An Oakland man faces charges after crashing his vehicle into a telephone pole and leaving the scene on Route 27 early Friday morning. Christian Ferguson, 20, was charged with driving to endanger, leaving the scene of a personal injury accident and violating conditions of release, Lt. David Rackliffe of the Franklin County […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievements
ORONO — Lanette Bryant, daughter of Bruce and Marlene Bryant of Dixfield, was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology on May 11 at the University of Maine at Orono. — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Natalia Portuondo of Bethel has enrolled at Eckerd College. Portuondo is among 500-plus new students at Eckerd for the […]
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Starks teenager injured when vehicle strikes tree
NEW SHARON — A 17-year-old Starks boy was injured Wednesday when he lost control of the vehicle he was driving on Starks Road. The car driven by Justin Horner went off the road and hit a tree, Trooper Jed Malcore of the Maine State Police said. Horner was heading toward New Sharon when the accident […]
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Ruth Crockett Webster
1922 – 2013 NEW SHARON — Ruth Crockett Webster, 91, passed away Friday, Oct. 11, at her home of fifty-three years in New Sharon, surrounded by her family. She was born in Sumner on May 14, 1922, the daughter of Horace and Marion (Stetson) Crockett. She grew up on the family farm on a rocky […]
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March against biotech foods PORTLAND — On National Food Day, Saturday, Oct. 12, a peaceful march against biotech GMO foods will be held at 2 p.m. in Market Square. There will be a GMO-free picnic before the rally. For more information locate March Against Monsanto-World Food Day Portland ME on Facebook. To coordinate car-pool help, […]
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Coalition offers flu shots FARMINGTON — Starting Oct. 11, Healthy Community Coalition staff will be available to administer the influenza vaccine (flu shot) at the following sites. Friday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Rangeley IGA. Tuesday, Oct. 15, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Otis Federal Credit Union, Jay. Thursday, Oct. 17, 4 to 6 […]