The news you need about the place you call home. Plus, photos, things to do and more from Franklin County, curated by reporter Rebecca Richard.
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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 and mom of eight children. Rebecca was born in Florida, but has been in Maine for more than 10 years, and in New England since her teen years.
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