Sign In:


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.

Latest
  • Published
    March 16, 2020

    Wilton meetings canceled

    WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons has canceled its Tuesday meeting because of the COVID-19 virus, Town Manager Rhonda Irish said. The Planning Board has postponed its meeting Thursday. Code Enforcement Officer Charlie Lavin said, “Given all the closures and the need to socially isolate to stem the transmission of the virus the meeting scheduled […]

  • Published
    March 14, 2020

    Industry voters authorize funding for roads, plow truck

    Voters set the 2020 budget and reelected First Selectman Earl Ireland during Saturday’s annual town meeting.

  • Published
    March 13, 2020

    Updated: Local cancellations in response to COVID-19 concerns

    This list of cancellations and postponements in the Livermore Falls Advertiser and Franklin Journal coverage areas will be updated as new information is received.

  • Published
    March 13, 2020

    20 inducted into Foster NTHS

  • Published
    March 13, 2020

    You’re never too young to be involved in your town

  • Published
    March 11, 2020

    Wandering: Pay attention

    “I like getting out here … and just looking at wildlife,” Jim said as we traveled snowmobile trails … taking in the sights from the heated cab of a groomer. “It’s incredible. People should stop and pay attention to it.” Jim is the caretaker of the trails. His winter nights are spent making sure trails […]

  • Published
    March 11, 2020

    Wilton board discusses Forster Mill, Wilson Lake projects

    WILTON — Ransom Consulting Inc. of Portland discussed the current status and potential future options of the Forster Mill site with the Select Board Tuesday, March 3. “We are done with the cleanup phase,” Town Manager Rhonda Irish said in a phone interview following the meeting. “The board is trying to get to the next step. We […]

  • Published
    March 10, 2020

    New Sharon voters raises funds for library, increase board salaries

    NEW SHARON — Nearly 75 residents turned out to determine the 2020 budget and conduct other business Saturday morning, March 7, at the annual Town Meeting.   The meeting started with a somber moment of silence to honor residents who have passed away. “As Town Clerk, one of my duties is to keep track of vital […]

  • Published
    March 9, 2020

    Eustis voters support firehouse staffing

    The sum of $30,000 was raised for 30-hour-per-week position.

  • Published
    March 9, 2020

    RSU 9 Board of Directors Agenda – Tuesday, March 10

    Mt. Blue Regional School District Board of Directors Agenda DATE: March 10, 2020 Place: The Forum – Mt. Blue Campus Time: 6:30pm I. Call to Order II. Pledge III. Public Comment IV. Report of the Chairperson A. Good news stories from Board/Administrator V. Superintendent’s Report-Tina Meserve A. Retirements and resignation VI. Presentations A. Audit presentation-Tim […]