Lauren Abbate

Staff Writer

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Published
November 5, 2015

Carthage man allegedly told girlfriend, ‘I should kill you’

Benjamin Bowie Jr., charged with attempted murder, allegedly cut his girlfriend’s neck with a knife and told her to die, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department.
Published
November 4, 2015

Waterville city councilors give initial OK to ordinance on vacant buildings

The proposed ordinance would require owners of vacant buildings to register with the city, pay a registration fee and provide ways to reach a contact person.
Published
November 4, 2015

A Wilton woman and her grandson injured after a car accident in Jay

Evangeline Phillips and her 15-year-old grandson suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening after her car veered off the road and struck a pine tree.
Published
November 4, 2015

15-year-old Wilton boy charged in nine car burglaries

The teenager is accused of breaking into nine unlocked vehicles in Wilton over the last two weeks, police said.
Published
November 4, 2015

Carthage man charged with attempted murder after assault

Benjamin Bowie II, 47, allegedly grabbed a woman by the hair and slammed her head through a truck window, which cut her neck and resulted in a severe injury.
Published
November 3, 2015

Incumbents ousted in Waterville Ward 1 and 7 seats

Political newcomer Stephen Soule defeated Council Chairman Charles Fred Stubbert for the Ward 1 seat. Jacqueline Dupont defeated incumbent Karen Rancourt-Thomas for the Ward 7 seat.
Published
November 3, 2015

Carthage man arrested following alleged domestic violence assault

Benjamin Bowie II, 47, was found staying with relatives in York County Tuesday after Franklin County Sheriff’s Department issued a warrant for his arrest Sunday.
Published
November 2, 2015

Wilton selectmen move Tuesday meeting location

The 7 p.m. meeting was moved to accommodate Election Day polling that will be going on until 8 p.m. at the Wilton Town Office.
Published
November 1, 2015

Franklin County Jail transition from ‘chaos’ is working, sheriff says

After five years as a 72-hour holding center, Sheriff Scott Nichols is pleased to once again have control over the jail and its inmates.
Published
October 30, 2015

Outdoor wood-fired oven takes KVCC into new culinary realm

Faculty hope the oven will be another way for the college to further blend the Sustainable Agriculture and Culinary Arts programs.