NEW VINEYARD — Invasive plants and insects are real threats to our natural resources. The first step in controlling invasives is knowing what they look like and where they might be found. On Thursday, May 31, starting at 8 a.m., Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Maine Forest Service will host a […]
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St. Luke’s plant sale WILTON — St. Luke’s ECW plant sale will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 19, at the church, 59 High St. Perennials, house plants, small bushes such as lilacs, as well as gently used gardening tools, books, planters, etc. are available at reasonable prices. Two $25 gift certificates […]
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New Vineyard searches for meeting space
NEW VINEYARD — The town has outgrown Smith Hall, its venerable gathering site in the village center. Nearly two dozen residents met Thursday evening to discuss other locations and costs. According to Dave Fletcher, building committee chairman and meeting facilitator, taxpayers face at least $150,000 in repairs and modifications to the hall just to meet […]
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Franklin County arrest log
Tristan Ridlon, 26, Vienna, violation condition of release/theft by unauthorized taking, transfer/violation of protection from abuse, May 7, Jay Police Department. Jesse Robbins, 31, Jay, furnishing illegal drugs, possession of illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia, May 7, $300 cash bail, Jay Police Department. Kimberly Beardsley, 26, Jay, possession of illegal drug, May 7, $250 cash […]
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Society topic: vets’ wreaths NEW VINEYARD — The New Vineyard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, at the Historical room. Wreaths Across America will be presented by Joe Ross of Wilton. He will present a slideshow explaining about the Christmas Wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery and other cemeteries that request wreaths. […]
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Library project invited into second phase of state grant process
NEW VINEYARD – While the New Vineyard Public Library trustees continue their quest to raise money toward a $225,000 library expansion, they and town officials receive positive news. Trustees and municipal officials were notified in April that $180,000 in grant money has been reserved for the proposed expansion of the library from 580 square feet […]
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New Vineyard seeks input on Smith Hall alternatives
NEW VINEYARD — Taxpayers must find a way to make town gatherings accessible for handicapped citizens, even if they have to build or buy a new meeting space. Selectmen hold town meetings in Smith Hall on Route 27 in a cramped first-floor space because the second floor lacks accessibility for disabled residents. Meetings have been […]
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Nine RSU 9 towns accept Starks into district
RSU 9 Town Votes Chesterville: 21 yes, 5 no Farmington: 97, 7 Industry: 26, 3 New Sharon: 45, 7 New Vineyard: 26, 1 Temple: 20, 0 Vienna: 14, 2 Weld: 17, 2 Wilton: 55, 7 TOTAL VOTES: 321 yes, 34 no FARMINGTON — Voters in all nine Regional School Unit 9 towns approved of Starks […]
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Deputies investigate burglaries in Avon, New Vineyard
AVON — Franklin County deputies are investigating burglaries on Storer Road in Avon and Taylor Hill Road in New Vineyard. A mobile home used as a camp in Avon was broken into and trashed over the weekend, Lt. Niles Yeaton said. The vandalized property belongs to a Franklin County resident. The damage is believed to […]
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GLBT group forming AUGUSTA — Integrity, a national organization of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) Episcopalians, is forming a new chapter in the Central Maine area. A meeting will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 15, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 9 Summer St. GLBT people of different faith traditions are also invited […]