FARMINGTON — Thirty-four Mt. Blue High School students were inducted into the National Honor Society Wednesday, Oct. 16, in The Forum at Mt. Blue Campus. Advisor Sean Minear applauded the educational and leadership successes of the inductees. Current members then explained the four pillars of the National Honor Society. Sophia Pires described character, Molly Harmon explained leadership, Mazie Gordon described scholarship, Clayton McCarthy read […]
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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Yorks bags 775 pound moose
EUSTIS — Ann Yorks of Farmington bagged a moose “somewhere in the Eustis area” on Monday, Oct. 14, the first day of the week–long bull-only season in the region. The great-grandmother and retired educator received a Zone 7 moose permit during the Inland Fisheries and WIldlife moose permit lottery in June. Only 125 permits were issued for that particular zone. “We spent about a month scouting in advance for […]
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An evening of support and healing
“All disasters start and end locally … how long does it take before it ends locally? We don’t know. Certainly, it has not ended yet.” — Fred White, American Red Cross disaster mental health co-leader for Maine.
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Silver Beehive Studio: Unique jewelry made locally
STRONG — From his western Maine studio, Steve Mitman methodically worked with a silver band, buffing it to perfection. Buffing is one of the final steps in finishing the rings he designs and produces at Silver Beehive Studio. Mitman graduated in 1989 with a bachelor’s in ceramics and art education from Michigan State University in […]
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Silver Beehive Studio: Unique jewelry made locally
STRONG — From his western Maine studio, Steve Mitman methodically worked with a silver band, buffing it to perfection. Buffing is one of the final steps in finishing the rings he designs and produces at Silver Beehive Studio. Mitman graduated in 1989 with a bachelor’s in ceramics and art education from Michigan State University in […]
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Truck purchase approved by Wilton board
The 2020 International will replace one of the highway department’s two double-axle trucks. Replacement of the second truck will be decided on by voters at a special town meeting scheduled for Nov. 19.
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LEAP coordinates evening of support to those affected by Farmington explosion
“All disasters start and end locally … how long does it take before it ends locally? We don’t know. Certainly, it has not ended yet.” — Fred White, American Red Cross disaster mental health co-leader for Maine.
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Investigators determine Livermore Falls fire accidental
The Wednesday morning blaze destroyed a farmhouse at 182 Foundry Road.
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RSU 9 Board of Directors Agenda – Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019
Mt. Blue Regional School District Board of Directors Agenda DATE: October 22, 2019 Place: The Forum – Mt. Blue Campus Time: 6:30pm I. Call to Order II. Pledge III. Public Comment IV. Report of the Chairperson A. Good news stories from Board/Administrator V. Superintendent’s Report-Tina Meserve A. New Hires/Resignations VI. Presentations-none VII. Consent Agenda A. […]
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Livermore Falls home destroyed, cat dies in morning blaze
The cause of the farmhouse fire at 182 Foundry Road is believed to be unintentional, Deputy Fire Chief Scott Shink said.