The Franklin Journal looks back on a busy year full of ups and downs.
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New Sharon man treated for smoke inhalation after mobile home fire
Flames were shooting around the wood stove, New Sharon Fire Rescue Chief John Welch said.
Slippery roads wreak havoc in Franklin County
Several vehicles slid off the roads and one tractor-trailer jackknifed in New Sharon.
Norridgewock man injured Wednesday afternoon in New Sharon
The driver was flown to a hospital after his pickup crashed into trees along Cape Cod Hill Road.
Waterville man charged with OUI after car leaves road, rolls over in New Sharon
Firefighters removed the windshield to free the driver.
New Sharon voters approve measure to set limits on commercial solar energy systems
The ordinance is for solar only, a change from the first ordinance proposed.
Milk market sours for 4 organic dairies in Franklin County
The loss of market could have a profound effect on other dairy producers, agriculture as a whole and local communities.
New Sharon orchard grows heirloom apples and more
Lane Road Orchard will be open weekends from late August through early November for apple picking.
New Sharon man injured in hit-and-run on Industry Road
The driver was inspecting damage to his vehicle from hitting a deer.
Burned New Sharon man’s condition upgraded to serious Tuesday at Portland hospital
John Gill, 85, was burned over 80% of his body when he poured gas on trash in an outside burn barrel.