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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PublishedNovember 1, 2019
November 5 polling places, hours
Avon: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Community Room Carrabassett Valley: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Carthage: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Chesterville: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Hall Coplin Plantation: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Dallas Plantation: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Eustis: 8 a.m. to […]
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PublishedNovember 1, 2019
Phillips town office slated to move, food pantry in limbo
The Phillips Town Office will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 7, and Friday, Nov. 8. It will reopen Tuesday, Nov 12 at its new location, 124 Main St.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2019
November 5 polling places and hours
Chesterville: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Hall Farmington: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Community Center Fayette: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fire Station Industry: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Jay: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Community Building Livermore: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office/Fire Station Livermore Falls: 8 a.m. to 8 […]
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PublishedOctober 30, 2019
Trunk or Treat in Wilton
WILTON — Wilton Public Safety will once again host Trunk or Treat on Halloween, Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend the annual event, which is held in order to “promote a safe area for families and children to gather,” Police Chief Heidi Wilcox said. The event allows children […]
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PublishedOctober 30, 2019
Wandering: Solo
Because I am spontaneously drawn to the woods for solace and restoration, I tend to be a solo hiker. I’ve occasionally extended last-minute invites to friends but the timing is rarely right. When I need to be in the woods, I can’t wait until it’s convenient for someone to join me. It’s not the recommended […]
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PublishedOctober 30, 2019
Halloween scenes decorate downtown Farmington
FARMINGTON — Despite the dreary weather Friday afternoon, Oct. 25, Main Street and Broadway businesses received a little extra attention from young artists who painted Halloween and Autumn-themed masterpieces on shop windows. The event was sponsored by Farmington Rotary Club, Mt. Blue High School Interact and University of Maine Farmington Rotaract. On Friday evening, judges viewed the finished pieces and […]
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PublishedOctober 30, 2019
Spruce Mountain students aim to remember Holocaust victims
Students at the middle school are collecting 6 million erasers, one for each Jewish Holocaust victim, as part of their “Erase Hate, Write Tolerance” project.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2019
School bus safety: Everyone’s responsibility
FARMINGTON — For school bus drivers in Regional School Unit 9, School Bus Safety Week is a good time to drive home the importance of keeping students safe while on the bus and at bus stops. The district has a fleet of 32 buses, including spares to use if another bus is undergoing maintenance. There […]
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PublishedOctober 25, 2019
One hundred bucks for Phillips class fundraiser
PHILLIPS — Students at Phillips Elementary School have come up with a new idea to help raise funds for the annual eighth-grade class trip to Quebec. “This year we have chosen to do a ‘biggest deer contest’ and the winner will be awarded $100,” said class advisor Lance Harvell. The entry fee is $2 for Phillips students. Others […]
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PublishedOctober 25, 2019
34 inducted into Mt. Blue NHS
FARMINGTON — Thirty-four Mt. Blue High School students were inducted into the National Honor Society Wednesday, Oct. 16, in The Forum at Mt. Blue Campus. Advisor Sean Minear applauded the educational and leadership successes of the inductees. Current members then explained the four pillars of the National Honor Society. Sophia Pires described character, Molly Harmon explained leadership, Mazie Gordon described scholarship, Clayton McCarthy read […]
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