On Aug. 7, attendees explored an inflatable humpback whale in the library’s most popular summer event.
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.
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Fayette intern uses municipal software to compile property inventory
Erin Reed presented a Fayette property inventory, compiled using TRIO municipal software, to help track housing trends and improve data access.
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Livermore Falls passes warrant articles at special town vote
Livermore Falls voters approved all warrant articles in the Aug. 13 special town vote, including funding for general government, benefits, capital projects, debt service, and a 5% interest rate on overdue sewer bills.
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Livermore Falls approves match for Norris Bridge engineering costs
The Livermore Falls Select Board voted to fund its share of engineering costs for the Norris Bridge replacement project.
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Wilton fire chief says calls are up, along with staffing needs
Wilton Fire Chief Sonny Dunham detailed rising calls, staff shortages, and equipment upgrades in his quarterly report.
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New Kingfield firetruck due to be delivered January 2026
The 30-year-old tanker truck is still functional, but is getting harder to repair, Fire Chief Fred Nichols said.
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Brain Disorder Coalition hosts July 23 event with key state leaders
The Brett M. Staples Brain Disorder Awareness Coalition held a July 23 event featuring Sen. Rick Bennett and advisory board members to promote education and policy change.
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Wilson Lake supporters apply for federal grant, update Wilton board on lake health
Friends of Wilson Lake reviewed recent surveys, loon activity, and a pending federal grant to support long-term watershed protection.
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MSAD 58 budget passes in second vote despite split results
Avon, Kingfield, and Phillips approve budget while Strong narrowly opposes it.
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Wilton Blueberry Festival celebrates ’80s theme with big crowds
The 2025 festival featured parades, pie contests, dancing and fireworks.