2021 — The Year in Review, Part I

The Franklin Journal looks back on a busy year full of ups and downs.

Christmas dinner volunteers

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.

New Sharon voters set limits on commercial solar energy systems

The ordinance is for solar only, a change from the first ordinance proposed.

Polling times, locations and other information for Nov. 2 elections

Voters in New Sharon and Weld will also consider a town-related question.

Halloween weekend offers Trunk or Treat options

Events are scheduled Saturday and Sunday.