Farmington-based Regional School Unit 9 School Nutrition Program is providing free summer meals for children. Boxed lunches will be served and a breakfast for the next morning will be available. Parents/Guardians can pick up meals for children. The following sites have been established to provide free meals for children this summer: Wilton Mobile Meal Route […]
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New Sharon student makes Bismarck College president’s honor roll
BISMARCK, N.D. — Joseph Burdin of New Sharon has been named to the 2023 spring semester Bismarck State College president’s honor roll with a 4.0 GPA. Students must maintain at least a 3.5 grade point on a 4.0 scale while enrolled in at least 12 semester hours of classes to qualify for the BSC president’s […]
Franklin County farmers face flooded fields, formidable damage after storm
For farmers, sand deposits and other debris left in fields, eroded roads, uprooted fences, land washed away and loss of work already done this spring are some aftermaths following the May 1st flooding.
New Sharon school hires principal from Vassalboro school
Carol Kiesman, who serves as director of curriculum, instruction, and assessment at Vassalboro Community School, was offered the position of principal at Cape Cod Hill School on Tuesday, May 9.
Chesterville woman dies in 2-vehicle crash in New Sharon
An SUV hit the rear-end of a recycling truck pulled over to collect recyclables. Kaylie Ladd, 18, received fatal injuries in the collision.
New Sharon voters reduce interest rate on unpaid property taxes
In elections Friday, Kevin Libby defeated Board of Selectmen Chairwoman Lorna Nichols, who had served three terms.
Kevin Libby elected to New Sharon select board
With a turnout of 116 voters, Kevin Libby takes the select board position over incumbent and Chairperson Lorna Nichols.
New Sharon election Friday, town meeting Saturday
New Sharon will be holding an election on Friday, Mar. 3, with the town meeting occurring, Saturday, Mar. 4.
Truck goes off Mile Hill Road in New Sharon into tree line
Zachery Anderson, 21, of Jay was issued a summons for attaching false plates and failure to produce evidence of insurance.
Woman injured in grease fire in New Sharon
The stove burner was accidentally turned on, and she was treated at Franklin Memorial Hospital.