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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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November 5 polling places, hours
Avon: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Community Room Carrabassett Valley: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Carthage: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Chesterville: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Hall Coplin Plantation: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Dallas Plantation: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Eustis: 8 a.m. to […]
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Phillips town office slated to move, food pantry in limbo
The Phillips Town Office will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 7, and Friday, Nov. 8. It will reopen Tuesday, Nov 12 at its new location, 124 Main St.
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November 5 polling places and hours
Chesterville: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Hall Farmington: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Community Center Fayette: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fire Station Industry: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Jay: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Community Building Livermore: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office/Fire Station Livermore Falls: 8 a.m. to 8 […]
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Trunk or Treat in Wilton
WILTON — Wilton Public Safety will once again host Trunk or Treat on Halloween, Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend the annual event, which is held in order to “promote a safe area for families and children to gather,” Police Chief Heidi Wilcox said. The event allows children […]
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Wandering: Solo
Because I am spontaneously drawn to the woods for solace and restoration, I tend to be a solo hiker. I’ve occasionally extended last-minute invites to friends but the timing is rarely right. When I need to be in the woods, I can’t wait until it’s convenient for someone to join me. It’s not the recommended […]
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Halloween scenes decorate downtown Farmington
FARMINGTON — Despite the dreary weather Friday afternoon, Oct. 25, Main Street and Broadway businesses received a little extra attention from young artists who painted Halloween and Autumn-themed masterpieces on shop windows. The event was sponsored by Farmington Rotary Club, Mt. Blue High School Interact and University of Maine Farmington Rotaract. On Friday evening, judges viewed the finished pieces and […]
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Spruce Mountain students aim to remember Holocaust victims
Students at the middle school are collecting 6 million erasers, one for each Jewish Holocaust victim, as part of their “Erase Hate, Write Tolerance” project.
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School bus safety: Everyone’s responsibility
FARMINGTON — For school bus drivers in Regional School Unit 9, School Bus Safety Week is a good time to drive home the importance of keeping students safe while on the bus and at bus stops. The district has a fleet of 32 buses, including spares to use if another bus is undergoing maintenance. There […]
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One hundred bucks for Phillips class fundraiser
PHILLIPS — Students at Phillips Elementary School have come up with a new idea to help raise funds for the annual eighth-grade class trip to Quebec. “This year we have chosen to do a ‘biggest deer contest’ and the winner will be awarded $100,” said class advisor Lance Harvell. The entry fee is $2 for Phillips students. Others […]