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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PublishedFebruary 20, 2020
RSU 9 Board of Directors Agenda – Tuesday, Feb. 25
Mt. Blue Regional School District Board of Directors Agenda DATE: February 25, 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. Hires and Retirements B. Strategic Planning Update C. […]
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2020
PHOTOS: Learning about owls
New Vineyard Public Library presented a Chewonki Foundation Natural Traveling History Owls of Maine program Wednesday afternoon.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2020
Mt. Blue State Park conditions
WELD — Recent storms have increased the snow cover on the trails. Cold temperatures have kept the trails intact. All ski trails have been groomed, with a set track and are in good condition. Use caution on hills. The snowshoe trails are in good condition and sliding is fast on Center Hill. The snowmobile trails […]
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2020
Paul Lees: Airman, fighter, hero
Initials of World War II gunner from Livermore Falls found carved in English convalescent home.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2020
Wandering: Home
I live in a typical rural Maine town. I have about 1,000 neighbors, give or take a few. We have a grocery store, a couple of gas stations, an offering of unique privately-owned eating establishments, art galleries, and a splattering of shopping opportunities. There are no traffic lights to slow down the already unhurried lifestyle most of us strive […]
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2020
Franklin County Commissioners Agenda – Tuesday, Feb. 18
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FEBRUARY 18, 2020 10:00 A.M. APPOINTMENTS: 10:00 A.M. Detention Center, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Bid Award Discussion 10:15 A.M. EMA Director Tim Hardy, Mosher Hill Tower Repair Costs and Pest Control Contract 10:20 A.M. Acting Communication Director Amanda Simoneau, Promotion at Communications Center, Consideration of Teamsters Contract Extension, Work Station Quote and Communication […]
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2020
Wilton Planning Board Agenda – Thursday, Feb. 20
Town of Wilton Planning Board Agenda February 20, 2020 7:00 PM 1) Pledge of Allegiance. 2) Review and consider adopting the minutes from the previous meetings, 1-30-2020. 3) CEO Report. 4) Other Business: (a) Elective Electrical Transmission Corridor Moratorium Ordinance & Development of Ordinance. Renamed Energy/Transportation Conduit (ETC) Draft revised and sent for legal review, […]
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2020
‘Making roads in the woods’
Jim Boyce, trail master for Kingfield Sno-Wanderers explains what it takes to make and maintain snowmobile trails. Video included.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2020
Two new propane-powered buses coming to RSU 9
The district has been notified it will receive $138,400 to purchase two new liquid propane-fueled buses.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2020
PHOTO: Flying high!
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