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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PublishedJune 20, 2019
Liquor license application approved for Oxford Casino
The board unanimously approved the application Thursday.
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PublishedJune 18, 2019
RSU 9 directors review financial audit
The audit of 2017-18 financial records revealed no knowledge of fraud, noncompliance or violations, but several recommendations were made to address deficiencies and concerns.
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PublishedJune 11, 2019
RSU 9 voters back $37.73M education budget
FARMINGTON — Voters in Regional School Unit 9 on Tuesday approved a $37.73 million education budget for 2019-20. The spending plan, which passed 888-458, provides funding for pre-kindergarten through grade 12 and adult education. The budget is a $2.2 million increase to current spending. “This is a great conclusion to six months of hard work […]
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PublishedJune 9, 2019
Mt. Blue graduates urged to achieve silent goals
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School added another 149 graduates Sunday afternoon to its list of alumni. “Today is the favorite day of the year for all of us that work with these students,” said Principal Monique Poulin. “It is a culmination of a 13-year educational journey. We are sending you off with confidence you […]
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PublishedMay 30, 2019
Wilton man sustains minor injuries in Farmington rollover
Nicholas Foy, 19, of Wilton was traveling too fast, said Farmington police officer Jesse Clement.
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PublishedMay 28, 2019
RSU 9 voters send proposed $37.12 million budget to referendum
Voters quickly moved through expenditure articles for the proposed 2019-20 budget. The proposal is $1.57 million more than the current plan.
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PublishedMay 24, 2019
New restaurant coming to Wilton
“It’ll be classics with a twist; new American cuisine,” said Mary Beane, co-owner of Salt and Pepper.
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PublishedMay 21, 2019
RSU 9 budget meeting slated for May 28
The proposed 2019-20 budget is $1.57 million, or 4.44% more than this fiscal year.
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PublishedMay 21, 2019
Former Carrabassett Valley police officer pleads not guilty to domestic violence assault
Corrado Ceccarelli, 55, of was charged in an April 15 assault in Farmington.
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PublishedMay 2, 2019
Kingfield road project funded, moving toward final design phase
A Maine Department of Transportation project to reconstruct 2.33 miles of Routes 16 and 27 has been funded through a federal BUILD grant.