“All disasters start and end locally … how long does it take before it ends locally? We don’t know. Certainly, it has not ended yet.” — Fred White, American Red Cross disaster mental health co-leader for Maine.
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.
Investigators determine Livermore Falls fire accidental
The Wednesday morning blaze destroyed a farmhouse at 182 Foundry Road.
RSU 9 Board of Directors Agenda – Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019
Mt. Blue Regional School District Board of Directors Agenda DATE: October 22, 2019 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. New Hires/Resignations VI. Presentations-none VII. Consent Agenda A. […]
Livermore Falls home destroyed, cat dies in morning blaze
The cause of the farmhouse fire at 182 Foundry Road is believed to be unintentional, Deputy Fire Chief Scott Shink said.
Generosity flows in RSU 9
FARMINGTON — On every regular Regional School Unit 9 Board of Directors meeting agenda, time is set aside to allow administrators an opportunity to share good news stories from their schools. The time is usually filled with stories about student successes, innovative ideas and special school activities. The Tuesday, Oct. 8 agenda was no different. However, […]
Wandering: Curiosity
All was going well … until someone spotted a bee.
Wilton selectmen can’t change zoning for Webb Avenue property
The board delayed action on any sale offers after a group of Webb, Eastern and Sunset avenue residents issued a petition to prevent mobile homes moving into their neighborhood.
RSU 9 assessment results favorable
Superintendent Tina Meserve said the results were not yet ready to be released to the public. However, she did say they show the district improved overall.
New home needed for Phillips food pantry
PHILLIPS — The Phillips Food Pantry urgently needs a new home and could face closure if one is not found soon, said volunteer Dorrie White. The pantry is currently located at the Town Office, 15 Russell St. However, the office will be moving by the end of the year, potentially as early as mid-November, said […]