The Jay Select Board voted Sept. 8 to seek options for curbside collection after continued complaints about the current provider, Archie’s.
Rebecca Richard
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Rebecca Richard is a reporter for the Franklin Journal. She graduated from the University of Maine after studying literature and writing. She is a small business owner, wife of 32 years and mom of eight children. Rebecca was born in Florida, but has been in Maine for over 10 years, and in New England since her teen years.
Livermore Falls chief looks to hire two officers
The Select Board approved a new patch design for the police department featuring the town’s bridge, clock tower and rolling hills.
New Principal Stacey Gilbert brings vision, care to Mallett School
Stepping in for retiring principal Tracy Williams, Gilbert says her priority is ensuring every child at W.G. Mallett School feels ‘safe, loved, and valued.’
Maine Law, UMF leaders extend terms to 2028 to continue turnarounds
Maine Law’s Leigh Saufley and UMF’s Joseph McDonnell will delay retirement until 2028 to continue leading campus growth and stability.
Boys on Bikes program debuts at Kingfield Elementary School
A new after-school biking program helps 2nd-4th grade boys build fitness, confidence, and community.
Wilton approves contract to build ATV parking lot this fall
Wilton Select Board awarded CM Earthwork a $20,890 contract to build an ATV parking lot near Munson Road. WILTON — A new ATV parking lot planned near the town’s snow dump on Munson Road will move forward this fall after the Select Board voted Sept. 2 to award the project to C.M. Earthwork, Inc. for […]
Good weather, participation lead to ‘a season to remember’ for Wilton parks programs
Director Jordan Schanck touted the growth of this summer’s swim program as a success.
UMF program awarded $1.76M grant to support first-generation, low-income students
The five-year federal award strengthens support for first-generation, low-income and disabled students at UMF.
UMF program awarded $1.76M grant to support first-generation, low-income students
The five-year federal award strengthens support for first-generation, low-income and disabled students at UMF.
184th Farmington Fair set to kick off Sept. 14
Farmington will host ‘Maine’s Harvest Fair’ on Sept. 14-20, celebrating the state’s agricultural traditions with a week of events and exhibits.