Residents delivered sharply conflicting testimony after a photo of Mt. Blue Middle School Principal James Black dressed as an ICE agent for Halloween ignited community controversy.
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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Gathering in Livermore Falls to bring awareness to homelessness
The vigil will highlight winter hardships faced by people experiencing homelessness and honor the memory of Brett Staples.
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Board games and earmuffs: Chester Greenwood Day set for Dec. 6
Farmington celebrates its 49th annual Chester Greenwood Day on Dec. 6 with a themed parade, tree lighting, crafts, carriage rides and a chilly dip in Clearwater Lake.
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What to know about Green Wednesday’s preholiday bump for Maine cannabis
Green Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, has become a reliable preholiday sales boost for Maine’s recreational cannabis market.
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Livermore Falls voters approve $2.35 million for Route 17 sewer line upgrades
Residents OK’d the plan at the Nov. 13 special town meeting, clearing the way for the town to seek financing.
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Jay labor mural returns after repairs to Local 14 union hall
A weatherproof replica of the historic Jay Strike Mural has been reinstalled on the front of the Local 14 union hall after recent building repairs.
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Chiropractor with Livermore Falls roots opens Farmington practice
Dr. Angela Lemire has opened Align & Shine Chiropractic in Farmington, continuing the three-decade legacy of care established by her late father in Livermore Falls.
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Wilton, Jay, Farmington police agencies update regional mutual aid pact
Wilton approved an updated mutual aid agreement with Jay and Farmington to strengthen regional police coordination and clarify training and liability.
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Book character parade keeps reading fun for Farmington students
More than 300 Mallett School students and staff paraded through Farmington dressed as their favorite book characters, celebrating over two decades of a cherished reading tradition.
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Mt. Blue Garden Club honors veterans, revives holiday decorating tradition
The Mt. Blue Area Garden Club held a Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony and will decorate Farmington’s Titcomb House with evergreens for Chester Greenwood Day.