Dee Menear is a staff writer for The Franklin Journal. She has reported local news in Oxford and Greater Franklin counties since 2013 and has a passion for connecting with local people and communities. Dee covers community and school news with a focus on Regional School Unit 9 and the Town of Wilton. She enjoys coffee, fly fishing, frequent trips to Seattle, learning local history, exploring the mountains of western Maine, and live music. If The Mallet Brothers Band or Ghost of Paul Revere are playing nearby, she is most likely in the front row. Dee earned her associate degree at Central Maine Community College and has won several Maine Press Association awards.
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PublishedJune 19, 2019
Graphic designers headed to national competition
Seven Oxford Hills Technical School students in Virginia Valdes’ graphic design program will travel to Louisville, Kentucky next week for the National SkillsUSA Championships. F
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PublishedJune 18, 2019
RSU 9 directors review financial audit
The audit of 2017-18 financial records revealed no knowledge of fraud, noncompliance or violations, but several recommendations were made to address deficiencies and concerns.
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PublishedJune 17, 2019
SAD 17 considers a later start to school day
Director of Curriculum Heather Manchester in a presentation Monday said studies show teens have improved grades and standardized test scores when school starts at a later time.
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PublishedJune 13, 2019
Oxford report dedicated to John Crumpton, Jr.
OXFORD — The 2019 Town report was dedicated to John Crumpton, Jr. in recognition of his service to his country and his community. In honor of the dedication, a legislative sentiment was presented to him at the Saturday, June 8 town meeting. Crumpton had an illustrious career in the military, serving in 3 wars. Crumpton […]
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PublishedJune 13, 2019
Casino liquor license application tabled
The Board of Selectmen are seeking input from casino administrators about how they are addressing a high volume of police calls.
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PublishedJune 13, 2019
Finding family through DNA
“We are not half sisters and we are not step sisters. We are just sisters,” Charlotte Snedeker of Norway
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PublishedJune 12, 2019
$3.17 million budget goes before Wilton voters
Voters on Monday will consider adopting a resolution requesting commissioners restore the long-held practice of funding economic development and social service programs.
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PublishedJune 12, 2019
Jacksons win seats on Oxford board
Voters elected Caldwell Jackson and Sharon Jackson to fill two three-year terms on the Board of Selectmen.
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PublishedJune 12, 2019
Serving the Community: Jesse Clement, Farmington Police Department
FARMINGTON — Jesse Clement has proudly served not only his community, but also his country. He is a patrolman with Farmington Police Department and veteran of the Army National Guard. “I wanted a career in law enforcement because I wanted to protect the ones who could not protect themselves,” said Clement. “I also wanted to […]
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PublishedJune 11, 2019
SAD 17 budget gets voter approval
Voters passed the $40.9 million budget, 744-415.
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