At a June 21 vigil, Laurel Merchant honored Brett Staples and urged Livermore Falls to confront rising homelessness before disaster strikes.
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 33 years and mom of eight children. Rebecca was born in Florida, but has been in Maine for over 15 years, and in New England since her teen years.
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Crowds pack downtown for Farmington’s Fourth of July parade honoring veterans
Farmington’s Fourth of July parade drew large crowds under sunny skies as community groups and floats celebrated the theme “Remembering Our Veterans.”
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Farmington school board chair bids farewell, honors staff at final board meeting
Dorothy Robinson closed her tenure as Regional School Unit 9 board chair by honoring Pamela Chernesky and Misty Carrow as May’s standout staff members.
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Jay-based school board says district will recognize only 2 sexes
The Regional School Unit 73 board voted on the controversial Title IX policy affecting transgender students’ access to sports and private spaces.
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Animals and invention: Chewonki wows Livermore Falls
Chewonki’s Tyler Pascocello brought live animals and science fun to the Treat Memorial Library’s Summer Reading kickoff on June 26.
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Chesterville Select Board discusses water use
Chesterville’s Select Board discussed water usage concerns, ADA compliance, and preparations for the July 8 special election during its June 19 meeting.
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Chewonki kicks off summer reading at Treat Memorial Library
The library’s Summer Reading Program began during the July 3 Fourth of July celebration and featured a visit from Chewonki’s traveling natural history program.
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Silver Circus draws 128 to Jay-Niles Memorial Library summer kickoff
Andrew Silver’s interactive circus show launched the Jay-Niles Summer Reading Program with laughter, imagination, and a full crowd.
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Mt. Blue school board restores original policy vote timeline before board exits
Superintendent Elkington reversed a timeline change to ensure outgoing board members could vote on the electronic devices policy.
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Kingfield reviews survey draft for future comprehensive planning
The Select Board discussed a resident survey with AVCOG to guide Kingfield’s comprehensive plan and future grant opportunities.