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Dee Menear
Staff Writer
Dee Menear is an award-winning journalist and photographer with over a decade of experience in community news. She is the editor and staff writer for The Rangeley Highlander. She has worked for the Franklin Journal, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Advertiser Democrat, Daily Bulldog and Original Irregular. Dee enjoys live local music, cooking, hunting, fishing and hiking.
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Staying at home with the Smith’s
How one family from Jay is coping with changes and uncertainty in an ever-changing world.
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RSU 9 no longer delivering weekend meals
FARMINGTON — Due to an overwhelming response, Regional School Unit 9 School Nutrition Program meals will no longer include extra weekend meals. “Since March 17, the second day of our district wide school closure, RSU 9’s school nutrition and other staff have prepared and packaged close to 15,000 breakfast and lunch meals for pick-up, drop-off, […]
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Libraries closed? No problem!
Farmington’s Twice Sold Tales Books for Kids program is getting books into the hands of local children during school and public library closures.
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Wandering: Lonesome
March 15. The day it all started. The day I was directed to work from home. The day I began to limit my contact with others in an effort to keep myself, my family, my friends and my community healthy. My contact with the outside world was, and continues to be, limited to picking up […]
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Rustic Elegance: Custom home decor
WILTON — Tricia Johnston of Wilton has been in the business of “creating and making” since her teen years. “It was a way to supplement income by doing craft shows and having pieces in other shops,” she said. “I love home design and making spaces beautiful and functional.” It was out of necessity that she […]
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Maine 200 grants awarded locally
AUGUSTA — The Maine Bicentennial Commission (Maine200) recently awarded its second round of Bicentennial Community Grants, disbursing a total of $432,290 among 133 successful applicants, many of them from the greater Franklin County area. The grants support bicentennial festivals and projects throughout Maine. Locally, grants were awarded to: Ancient Ones of Maine, Livermore; Town of […]
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Area farms selling directly to consumers
REGION —With so many businesses closed and everyone social distancing, area farms have stepped up and are making their produce and wares available directly to the public as follows: •Berry Fruit Farm Market and Bakery, Livermore Falls, milk, cream, ice cream, vegetables, apples, berries, full bakery, soups, salads, 6 a.m-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. […]
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RSU 9 meal pick up location added
WILTON — Starting Friday, March 27, families can pick-up healthy, pre-packed meals at Bishop Park weekdays from 10:50-10:55 a.m. Friday meal packs will include breakfast and lunch meals for the weekend. All meals are free for anyone under 19 years old and children do not need to be present at meal pick-up.