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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PublishedMarch 26, 2019
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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PublishedMarch 22, 2019
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 […]
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PublishedMarch 22, 2019
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.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2019
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 […]
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PublishedMarch 20, 2019
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.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2019
Livermore officials differ on budget recommendations
Selectpersons and the Budget Committee recommend budget cuts for 2019-20.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2019
RSU 73 requests state waiver for kindergarten classes
Five of seven classes have more students per teacher than the state allows.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2019
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.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2019
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.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2019
Farmington 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.
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