Wilton Select Board awarded CM Earthwork a $20,890 contract to build an ATV parking lot near Munson Road. WILTON — A new ATV parking lot planned near the town’s snow dump on Munson Road will move forward this fall after the Select Board voted Sept. 2 to award the project to C.M. Earthwork, Inc. for […]
Rebecca Richard
Staff Writer
Rebecca Richard is a reporter for the Franklin Journal. She graduated from the University of Maine after studying literature and writing. She is a small business owner, wife of 32 years and mom of eight children. Rebecca was born in Florida, but has been in Maine for over 10 years, and in New England since her teen years.
Good weather, participation lead to ‘a season to remember’ for Wilton parks programs
Director Jordan Schanck touted the growth of this summer’s swim program as a success.
UMF program awarded $1.76M grant to support first-generation, low-income students
The five-year federal award strengthens support for first-generation, low-income and disabled students at UMF.
UMF program awarded $1.76M grant to support first-generation, low-income students
The five-year federal award strengthens support for first-generation, low-income and disabled students at UMF.
184th Farmington Fair set to kick off Sept. 14
Farmington will host ‘Maine’s Harvest Fair’ on Sept. 14-20, celebrating the state’s agricultural traditions with a week of events and exhibits.
184th Farmington Fair set to kick off Sept. 14
Farmington will host ‘Maine’s Harvest Fair’ on Sept. 14-20, celebrating the state’s agricultural traditions with a week of events and exhibits.
Workers rally in Jay as part of national union bus tour
Workers, labor leaders and community members rallied in Jay as part of the AFL-CIO’s national bus tour to call for stronger union rights and protections.
Fayette weighs texting service, joins effort to fight invasive plants
Fayette Select Board members tabled action on a proposed universal texting service but voted to support a statewide coalition against invasive aquatic plants during their Aug. 19 meeting at Starling Hall.
Sweet Tomatoes Learning Center earns license, grant, plans opening
Sweet Tomatoes Learning Center in Jay celebrates its childcare license, $10,000 grant, and prepares for a Sept. 8 grand opening.
Fayette panel reviews DHHS warning on Medicaid and SNAP cuts
The Fayette All-Age Friendly Committee heard from Rep. Sharon Frost of Belgrade and reviewed a DHHS report outlining major Medicaid, SNAP, and insurance changes under the new federal law.