Sweetser’s OPTIONS Program, led by recovery coach Emmanuel “Manny” Reis in Franklin County, provides harm reduction, peer support and connections to treatment and recovery services for people affected by substance use.
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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Kingfield discusses sewer commitment, meeting protocol
In its Feb. 18 meeting, the Kingfield Select Board approved a supplemental sewer commitment to address billing errors, updated its protocol to skip meetings without agenda items, and began planning for upcoming wastewater rate discussions.
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Snowy morning hay bales on Livermore Falls Rd in Farmington
White-wrapped hay bales sit in a snowy field on Livermore Falls Road, Farmington, as the morning sun casts a golden glow on the distant hills.
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Farmington-area school board learns of culinary classroom savings
Superintendent Christian Elkington told Regional School Unit 9 directors Thursday that a scaled-back equipment plan for the Bjorn Center culinary classroom at Mt. Blue Middle School in Farmington will save the district $72,000.
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Chesterville Select Board appoints plumbing inspector, updates clerk hours
The Chesterville Select Board appointed a new plumbing inspector, adjusted town clerk hours and discussed ongoing town projects, including road conditions and upcoming community recognition.
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Fayette board backs bill giving commissioners more flexibility on payment schedules
The Fayette Select Board unanimously supported LD 286, discussed rising costs from increased property valuations, and reviewed budget impacts on county taxes, school subsidies, and emergency services.
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Fayette volunteer works to strengthen community through engagement
Lori Beaulieu fosters community connections in Fayette through outreach, events and advocacy.
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Maine hikers prepare for 100-Mile Wilderness trek on Appalachian Trail
The trio is attempting the rare midwinter traverse to raise $10,000 for underprivileged youth through United Way of the Tri-Valley Area’s Hope Fund.
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Winter’s quiet beauty after the storm
Fresh snow blanketed fields on W. Mills Road in Industry the day after the Feb. 16 storm, leaving a serene winter landscape.
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RSU 9 reviews AI guidelines, approves technology grant
The RSU 9 board approved new AI usage guidelines, a technology grant for iPads and whiteboards, and set a March 24 referendum for a $1.6 million former school purchase and creation of a community resource hub.