Editor’s Note: We have changed the name of the DV survivor to protect her. October recognizes Domestic Violence. Please support survivors by attending a local vigil. REGION — There is more to domestic violence than physical assault, said “Joan.” Her long-term relationship was riddled with short fuses, angry outbursts, jealous suspicion and stringent control on […]
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.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Chesterville calls special town meeting
CHESTERVILLE — A Special Town Meeting will be held Thursday night, Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Office, 409 Dutch Gap Road. Voters will consider appropriating reserve and undesignated funds for several projects, including replacement of the transfer station demolition dumpster building ($6,450) and materials and labor needs for the installation of a grader wing and […]
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Wandering: Changes
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. I know, it’s a stretch to connect domestic violence within the confines of an outdoors column but, if you hang with me for a minute, I’ll explain.
Posted inFranklin
Wilton enacts electrical transmission corridor moratorium
The 180-day moratorium will defer new elective electrical transmission corridor applications while the planning board looks at developing regulations for such projects.
Posted inFranklin
Farmington student, 6, hit by vehicle while waiting for school bus
A student was injured by a vehicle Monday morning at a bus stop in Farmington.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal, Uncategorized
Wilton Selectboard Agenda – Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019
SELECTBOARD MEETING AGENDA G.D. Cushing School 21 Cushing Drive, Wilton, ME 04294 Town Office Phone: 207-645-4961 Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Selectboard Meeting 6:00 PM AGENDA SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Pledge of Allegiance 1. Minutes of the Selectboard Meeting of September 17, 2019 2. Public Comment 3. Discussion of Webb Avenue Petition and Letter 4. Wilton Free […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Harrison to look for new site for public works garage
The garage at Edes Falls and Carsley roads needs improvements and can’t house all equipment.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Oxford carpenter completes AT hike
Brandon Frye walked from Georgia to Maine in a little over five months.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Climate! Action! Now!
NORWAY — “Climate! Action! Now!” The message was heard loud a clear Friday, Sept. 20, from Longley Square as more than 100 people gathered for regional participation in the Global Climate Strike. The movement began with Greta Thunberg, a 16-year-old climate activist from Sweden who began skipping school every Friday to protest in front of […]