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Western Maine food pantries expand support as winter approaches

Food pantries across Franklin County are offering expanded hours, free meals and low-barrier access to help residents meet rising food needs.

Pine Tree Poultry in New Sharon has raised turkeys for the past decade.

Ross Fichthorn’s fourth-quarter touchdown is the difference as the Ramblers beat the Cougars in a Class B/D crossover.

Town officials caution that an increase in a property’s value does not mean a similar increase in taxes on the property.

Owner David Orr escaped with his dog after hearing popping noises and smelling smoke.

James Oakes, 45, has been held in lieu of $250,000 cash bail at the county jail since his arrest in May.

The coffee shop is located at 293 Main St. and the drive-thru entrance and exit are off Front Street, across from McDonald’s.

Voters in the 10-town district also approved continuing a two-step voting process by a vote 886-244 on Tuesday.

The first of four meetings on the subject will be held June 9 at the Masonic Hall in New Sharon.

James D. Oakes, 44, of Farmington is charged with attempted murder, reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and domestic violence assault.