Dee Menear
Staff Writer
Dee Menear is an award-winning journalist and photographer with over a decade of experience in community news. She is the editor and staff writer for The Rangeley Highlander. She has worked for the Franklin Journal, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Advertiser Democrat, Daily Bulldog and Original Irregular. Dee enjoys live local music, cooking, hunting, fishing and hiking.
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Arts, cultural survey findings presented
FARMINGTON — After more than a year of collecting and compiling data, initial recommendations of a plan to promote art, heritage and cultural offerings for southern Franklin County was presented at the North Church Wednesday evening, Nov. 6. The Southern Franklin County Region Arts, Cultural and Heritage Plan is a collaborative effort between ArtsFarmington and […]
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Wandering: November
The week leading up to the opening day of deer season had been frustrating and challenging, to say the least. All I wanted to do was be in the woods but the days kept dragging on and on. By the time 6:44 a.m. rolled around Saturday, Nov. 2, I had been awake for hours and […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Glazing a trail to the future
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School senior Mary Parker of Industry has a plan for her future. It is a plan that includes a lot of creativity and, if all goes as she hopes, she is right on track to see that plan come to fruition. Parker is a potter. She is also a blacksmith […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Wilton, Weld seek answers from CMP
The Wilton Board of Selectpersons will invite CMP representatives to a future meeting to discuss frequent extended outages. Representatives are expected to have the same conversation with the Weld Board of Selectpersons on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Singers, volunteers needed for community Christmas Dinner
3C Society is looking for volunteers to help with the 5th annual Family Style Christmas Dinner, Dec. 25 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Choir singers are also needed.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Wilton to review purchase policy
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons decided Monday, Nov. 4, to review the town’s purchase policy at the suggestion of Chairperson Keith Swett., we did a couple of pretty good-sized purchases,” he said. “At the time, when we were getting all the information, I asked how we were doing with the purchase policy. We never […]
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The compass and canvas of Mt. Blue Campus
FARMINGTON — “This is a problem-solving studio and we can help with whatever the problem is,” said Dan Ryder, director of the Success and Innovation Center at Mt. Blue Campus. “When a student walks through the door I ask, ‘How can I be helpful?’.” The center, also referred to as the SIC, is the result of Ryder and […]
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Wilton voters to consider truck purchase
The Board of Selectmen set a special town meeting for Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. on a lease-purchase agreement for a 2019 International truck for the Public Works Department.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Wilton Selectboard Agenda – Monday, Nov. 4
SELECTBOARD MEETING AGENDA Wilton Town Office 158 Weld Road, Wilton, ME 04294 Town Office Phone: 207-645-4961 Monday, November 4, 2019 Selectboard Meeting 6:00 PM AMENDED AGENDA Pledge of Allegiance 1. Minutes of the Selectboard Meeting of October 15, 2019 2. Public Comment 3. Consideration of Liquor License Renewal (Malt, Vinous, Spirituous) for Saltmarsh Farms, Inc, […]