Dee Menear is a staff writer for The Franklin Journal. She has reported local news in Oxford and Greater Franklin counties since 2013 and has a passion for connecting with local people and communities. Dee covers community and school news with a focus on Regional School Unit 9 and the Town of Wilton. She enjoys coffee, fly fishing, frequent trips to Seattle, learning local history, exploring the mountains of western Maine, and live music. If The Mallet Brothers Band or Ghost of Paul Revere are playing nearby, she is most likely in the front row. Dee earned her associate degree at Central Maine Community College and has won several Maine Press Association awards.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2020
New Sharon voters set $1.06 million budget
Voters moved through 50 articles in about three hours during Saturday’s annual town meeting.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2020
Initials of World War II hero from Livermore found in England
Initials of World War II gunner from Livermore Falls found carved in English convalescent home.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2020
Farmington-based school district considers solar electricity proposal
By entering into a 25 year power provider agreement with Revision Energy, the district could see an annual savings of nearly $150,00.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2020
Wilton selectpersons question commissioners’ decision on nonprofit funding
The Board of Selectpersons authorized Town Manager Rhonda Irish to submit a letter to Franklin County commissioners asking why funding allocated to three nonprofit organizations has not been dispersed.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2020
50th Special Olympics Winter Games kick off at Sugarloaf
Nearly 400 athletes from across the state are competing; closing ceremony Tuesday at noon.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2020
New Sharon special electrical transmission moratorium vote Saturday
The town meeting to consider an Elective Electrical Transmission Corridor Moratorium Ordinance will begin at 9 a.m. at Cape Cod Hill School.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2020
WWII graffiti referencing ‘Livermore Falls Maine’ uncovered in England
The initials “P.A.L.” and “Livermore Falls Maine” were found written on the wall of a house in Worcestershire, England. The house was used as a convalescing home for U.S. airmen during WWII.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2020
Changes made to Wilton parking, traffic ordinance
Changes include increased fines for parking within 10 feet of a fire hydrant or unauthorized parking in a handicap area.
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2020
Wilton Planning Board to review application for CMP corridor
The panel is expected to table a request for a transmission project Jan. 16.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2019
Trio of Broadway storefronts in Farmington slated to close
SugarWood Gallery and Calico Patch will ring in its final sales by month’s end. The Chickadee’s Nest will also shut down their retail location.
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