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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PublishedMay 8, 2019
A breath of spring on French Falls trails
The release of winter’s grip not only means a transition of seasons but it means a transition of outdoor activities as well. Snowshoes and ice fishing gear have been packed away; hiking boots and fly-fishing rods stand at the ready.
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PublishedMay 8, 2019
Local living on display at Fiddlehead Festival in Farmington
Vendors offer wares at fair aimed at supporting farmers and increasing local agriculture.
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PublishedMay 8, 2019
Homeless: going day by day
“We are just flying by the seat of our pants and going day by day,” Ruth Hunter.
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PublishedMay 7, 2019
Wilton facing first water rate increase in 26 years
The increase will be spread out over two years. A 12.66% increase will be effective July 1, followed by a 16.57% increase effective July 1, 2020.
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PublishedMay 3, 2019
Serving the community – Alan ‘A.J.’ Elmes, FCSO
Franklin County Deputy Alan “A.J.” Elmes, Jr.
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PublishedMay 3, 2019
RSU 9 sets school calendar for 2019-20
The first day of classes for students in K-9 will be Aug. 28. Pre-k and grades 10-12 will start the following day.
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PublishedMay 3, 2019
Fair connects kids with career options
The 4th annual Mt. Abram High School Career and Trades Fair was held Friday, April 26.
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PublishedMay 3, 2019
RSU 9 voters to consider joining service center
By joining Western Maine Regional Service Center, Region School Unit 9 is expected to have a gain of $104,000 in subsidy.
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PublishedMay 3, 2019
York takes over Country Delight
Country Delight, 6 Rangeley Rd., Avon, opened Wednesday under new management.
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PublishedMay 3, 2019
Wilton public hearings, special town meeting Tuesday
Three public hearings and a special town meeting will be held on May 7 to address a proposed water protection ordinance, increases to water rates, and an economic development grant application.
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