NEW SHARON – A Waterville soldier was injured Friday afternoon when a truck driven by a Livermore Falls man attempted to pass a line of slowing cars on Route 2. Bruce Roscoe, 45, of Waterville, a recruiter for the U.S. Army National Guard, was driving a 2012 Ford Focus registered to the government and had […]
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New Sharon man ordered held without bail
FARMINGTON — A New Sharon man was ordered to be held without bail Monday after police say he struck a woman with a loaded pistol Friday. The man previously was charged with disorderly conduct in court in February. Ronald Begin, 53, was arrested Friday on a felony charge of aggravated domestic violence assault by Maine State Police. […]
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AARP chapter meeting, lunch PARIS — The Oxford Hills Chapter of AARP will meet on Monday, March 11, at the First Congregational Church on East Main Street. Lunch will be served at noon and include ham with macaroni and cheese. The cost is $6.50 and reservations are required by calling Ruth at 744-9069 by Friday, […]
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New Sharon town meeting voters choose new road commissioner
NEW SHARON — About 150 voters elected a selectman, road commissioner and an RSU 9 director at Saturday’s nearly six-hour annual town meeting at the Cape Cod Hill Elementary School. Paul Mills was elected moderator. In elections from the floor, Selectman Forrest Bonney was re-elected, this time for three years, he said by phone early […]
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University of Maine at Fort Kent dean’s list
FORT KENT — Dr. Rachel E. Albert, vice president for academic affairs at the University of Maine at Fort Kent, has announced that the following students were named to the dean’s list for the fall 2012 semester. Auburn: Destiny Lizotte, Christa Metivier, Jessica Miville. Brunswick: Amanda Lach. Bryant Pond: Cathy Godwin. Chester: Michael Aikens, Dalanie […]
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Thomas College announces fall 2012 dean’s list
WATERVILLE — Area students who were named to the dean’s list at Thomas College for the fall 2012 semester are: Industry: Shayne Kemp, majoring in international business. Jay: Brenda Hiscock, entrepreneurship and small business management. New Sharon: Kelsea Adams, management; Taylor Harris, criminal justice. Phillips: Bridget Blood, criminal justice. Strong: Loretta Crockett, entrepreneurship and small […]
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Voters to consider 49 articles at town meeting
NEW SHARON — Voters will consider electing a selectman, a road commissioner and an RSU 9 school director at the annual town meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 2, at the Cape Cod Hill School. New Sharon elects its officials from the floor of the town meeting. Selectman Forrest Bonney’s term is up this year, […]
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Franklin County Arrest Log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Tyler Glen Colpitts, 30, Peru, driving after suspension, Feb. 22, $100 unsecured, court appearance April 3, Farmington Police Department. * Angela M. Davis, 37, New Sharon, driving under the influence, Feb. 23, $500 unsecured bail, court appearance April 3, Farmington Police […]
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New Sharon man charged with stalking
FARMINGTON — A New Sharon man faces a charge of stalking a woman in that town. John A. Gill, 77, was arrested Tuesday on the misdemeanor charge after the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department received a complaint from a neighbor and Detective David St. Laurent and Deputy Nate Reid interviewed Gill at his home, St. Laurent […]
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Brick Church Concerts presents Mark Phillips
NEW SHARON — Singer-songwriter Mark Phillips will bring his folk music to Brick Church Concerts at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Big Brick Church at 21 Cape Cod Hill Rd. Hailing from Pennsylvania and now living in Maine, Phillips has been dubbed a dynamic performer and all-around fun fellow. Covering everything from […]