Emergency dispatcher Tyler Richards, Franklin County Regional Communications Center
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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RSU 9 board schedules budget meetings
The Regional School Unit 9 budget committee will finalize the proposed draft budget this week and make its presentation to the board of directors on April 2.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Phillips takes proactive approach to spring flooding prep
PHILLIPS — Town officials are taking a proactive approach in dealing with the possibility of spring flooding, said Town Manager Maureen Haley. “We are not looking to stir a panic, just want to make sure folks take the time to prepare and be safe,” she said. On Thursday, March 14, Tim Hardy, Amanda Simoneau and […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Jared Golden addresses Farmington crowd on universal health care
The 2nd Congressional District representative held his first town hall meeting since being elected in November.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Wilton could face water rate hike
WILTON — Town Manager Rhonda Irish told the selectboard Tuesday, March 19 that the water department was working with Maine Rural Water to assist with a proposed water rate increase. “There has not been any changes to the water rate since 1993,” she said. “Water rate increases are different than sewer rates. They have to […]
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Chesterville voters approve truck purchases, tax payment discounts
At the March 11 Chesterville town meeting, voters approved purchases of trucks and equipment for public works and a three percent discount for timely payment of taxes.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Livermore officials differ on budget recommendations
Selectpersons and the Budget Committee recommend budget cuts for 2019-20.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
RSU 73 requests state waiver for kindergarten classes
Five of seven classes have more students per teacher than the state allows.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Local man uncovers grandfather’s WWI keepsakes
Steve Etzel of Farmington discovered a suitcase packed with World War I memorabilia belonging to his grandfather, Leon Emery.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
A sweet treat: Maine Maple Sunday on tap
The 36th annual Maine Maple Sunday will take place this weekend. While many sugarhouses celebrate on Sunday, March 24, several area maple producers will hold events all weekend long.