By a vote of 3-2, the Wilton Board of Appeals denied an appeal filed by a community group seeking to overturn approval of a Jarden Plastic Solutions project for an employee-designated entrance and parking area.
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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Area teachers share expertise, ideas at WMEC Rendezvous
FARMINGTON — The Second Annual Rendezvous, held March 22 at University Maine Farmington, featured educators sharing their personal successes and solutions for delivering high-quality instruction, assessment and curriculum to a broad spectrum of students. The program of the Western Maine Education Collaborative brought over 1,400 educators together in a professional learning experience that was one […]
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Maine Maple Sunday a sweet tradition for many
REGION – On Sunday, March 24 sugarhouses across the state took part in the 36th annual Maine Maple Sunday. The event is a tradition for many families who venture out to watch the boiling operation and sample maple products. After a painfully slow start to the season, Sunday was the first good day for […]
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Leda Sturtevant: focusing on the joy
Editor’s Note: March is Women’s History month. We have been fortunate to have many women throughout history who are remembered for their contributions to their community, state, country and the world. This month we would like to recognize our women who contribute on a daily basis, quietly, in their own way. They may not make […]
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Emergency dispatcher Tyler Richards, Franklin County Regional Communications Center
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RSU 9 board schedules budget meetings
The Regional School Unit 9 budget committee will finalize the proposed draft budget this week and make its presentation to the board of directors on April 2.
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Phillips takes proactive approach to spring flooding prep
PHILLIPS — Town officials are taking a proactive approach in dealing with the possibility of spring flooding, said Town Manager Maureen Haley. “We are not looking to stir a panic, just want to make sure folks take the time to prepare and be safe,” she said. On Thursday, March 14, Tim Hardy, Amanda Simoneau and […]
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Jared Golden addresses Farmington crowd on universal health care
The 2nd Congressional District representative held his first town hall meeting since being elected in November.
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Wilton could face water rate hike
WILTON — Town Manager Rhonda Irish told the selectboard Tuesday, March 19 that the water department was working with Maine Rural Water to assist with a proposed water rate increase. “There has not been any changes to the water rate since 1993,” she said. “Water rate increases are different than sewer rates. They have to […]
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Chesterville voters approve truck purchases, tax payment discounts
At the March 11 Chesterville town meeting, voters approved purchases of trucks and equipment for public works and a three percent discount for timely payment of taxes.