In Farmington and Carrabassett Valley on April 22, Finding Our Voices hosted events to highlight domestic violence awareness — inspired by the death of woman killed March 8.
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, 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.
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UMF to host 13th annual Maine Fiddlehead Festival May 2
The festival will be held rain or shine between the Olsen Student Center and Roberts Learning Center.
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Creative writing workshop to be held at Farmington shop
The May 14 workshop, led by Wilton educator Tara Moyle, will guide writers of all levels in starting and developing their work.
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Walrath Woods project expands river access near Farmington
High Peaks Alliance is working to raise the remaining money to conserve a 120-acre Sandy River property near Farmington for permanent public access.
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Farmington board OKs solar project with conditions
The Farmington Planning Board approved a 1-megawatt solar project on Farmington Falls Road after extensive questions and concerns from board members and residents.
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UMF names 2026 commencement speaker
Dr. Dora Anne Mills, who served as Maine’s state health officer and director of the Maine Center for Disease Control for 15 years, will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree.
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MaineHealth Franklin Hospital to double emergency room capacity
Hospital officials said patient volume has increased significantly, driving phased renovations to expand capacity and improve access.
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UMF hosting fiction writer Shana Youngdahl tonight
Writer Shana Youngdahl, the final author in the spring Visiting Writers series, will give a public reading tonight at 7:30 p.m.
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Farmington sports field fee backlash prompts policy change
Coaches and residents said the planned $250 field deposit would harm volunteer-run youth teams.
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Farmington, Wilton cannabis businesses to capitalize on April 20 rush
With a mix of medical and recreational retailers concentrated along Route 2, Farmington and Wilton have become local hubs for consumers.