On April 11, Katie Mosher was hard at work arranging fresh floral bouquets at The Flower Barn surrounded by color and creativity in Jay.
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.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Fayette’s Starling Hall generator grant frozen amid federal review
A FEMA-funded generator project for Starling Hall is in limbo after a federal hold halted reimbursements for multiple emergency grants.
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Mt. Blue/Foster CTE Center FBLA students win awards, lead state board
Mt. Blue/Foster CTE Center FBLA students earned top awards and elected two members to the Maine FBLA State Board at the March 16–18 conference.
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Smalls to the Wall race returns April 19
Paddlers will take on five back-to-back waterfalls at Smalls Falls during the Smalls to the Wall race April 19, the first in a three-part whitewater series.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue senior leads Blue Crew Robotics to award-winning season
Led by senior Noah Civiello, Blue Crew FIRST Robotics Competition Team 6153 reached the finals and won the prestigious Impact Award at the Southern Maine competition.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, News
Community Resource Fair draws 100 for support, connection, food at Fayette school
The April 5 Resource Health Fair in Fayette brought together over 100 residents, volunteers and vendors for a day of networking, community support and free services.
Posted inFranklin, Local & State, The Franklin Journal
Maine libraries brace for cuts as federal funding faces threat
Library directors in Farmington and Kingfield warn that proposed federal cuts could jeopardize essential services used by patrons statewide.
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RSU 9 board reviews $45.4M FY26 draft budget ahead of public forum
The RSU 9 board of directors received a draft FY26 budget on March 25, with a final vote scheduled for April 8.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Art show in Phillips to feature ‘Mad Whittler’
The Phillips Area Community Center will host the Spring Bloom Art Show April 19, featuring never-before-seen works by Rodney Richard Sr.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Chesterville voters approve all warrant articles
Chesterville residents approved all warrant articles at town meeting Monday, March 17, including funding measures, a new site plan ordinance, and a shift to Saturday meetings.