FARMINGTON — A man accused of holding a woman at gunpoint during a drug deal last year pleaded guilty to lesser charges Wednesday in Franklin County Superior Court. Shane Webber, 25, of New Vineyard, was initially indicted on kidnapping, criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon and violating condition of release. The kidnapping charge was dismissed […]
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Motorcycle ride to honor Wayne Fletcher
NEW VINEYARD — The second annual Wayne’s Ride and Barbecue is scheduled for Saturday, June 9, in honor of Wayne A. Fletcher, killed in a motorcycle accident near the Big Apple store in Wilton on June 12, 2010. According to Wayne’s brother, Nick Fletcher, who is organizing the ride, last year’s ride included nearly 30 […]
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New Vineyard man sayin’ lots about Maine
NEW VINEYARD — George Christie of New Vineyard has published a book, “I’m Just Sayin’,” offering a comical look at Maine, from its historical origins to its people, places and culture. Chapters explore Maine’s prehistoric time, with Christie’s take on what it means to be a “Maine native,” colonial times and what he titles “The Boring Years: 1865-1898.” […]
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Workshop on invasives NEW VINEYARD — A hands-on workshop on Invasive Plant and Insect Species will be held Thursday, May 31, at the Forster Ricardo Farm on the Miller Road. The all-day session is hosted by Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Maine Forest Service with support through promotion from the UKV […]
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Incorrect meeting info
Incorrect information about a meeting on Tuesday in New Vineyard appeared in a story on Page C3 in Sunday’s paper. Voters at a 6:30 p.m. public hearing will be asked to approve Phase 2 of the application for a $180,000 Community Development Block Grant to fund the library expansion. The application for the grant requires […]
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New Vineyard voters to decide on Library plans
NEW VINEYARD — At a special town meeting Tuesday a vote will be taken on a proposal to fund the Library Association’s surveying and planning for an expansion as well as applying for a grant for the project. At 6:30 p.m. on May 29 at Smith Hall, voters will get an overview of the Library Association’s […]
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Couple injured when vehicle rolls over in New Vineyard
NEW VINEYARD — A New Portland couple was injured Friday morning after the sport utility vehicle they were riding in rolled over on Route 27, Maine State Police Trooper Aaron Turcotte said. Driver James Heichel, 71, was southbound on Route 27 in New Vineyard when the vehicle crossed the centerline and the driver over-corrected and […]
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Voters approve RSU 9 budget
FARMINGTON — Ten towns in the Mt. Blue Regional School District voted by a solid margin on Thursday to approve the 2012-13 budget. After a lengthy and confrontational hearing on Monday night, voters approved a slate of warrant articles that sent the proposed $28.9 million budget to voters in each town. The school board reassured […]
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Deer survive but New Vineyard teen rolls car
FARMINGTON — A New Vineyard teen escaped injury Wednesday morning when he successfully missed several deer but lost control of the car he was driving and rolled it on Holley Road. Trevor Adams, 17, was driving south on a dirt section of Holley Road heading toward Fairbanks Road, Route 4, Farmington police officer Michael Raymond said. […]