A western Maine driving route brings together waterfalls, swimming holes, and lake and river stops across the mountains.
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.
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Wilton weighs ATV policy as safety concerns simmer
The town has no current policy on access after the previous one was rescinded by the select board in January.
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Maine dental program for abuse survivors wins national award
Finding Our Smiles, operated by Finding Our Voices, has received a Purple Ribbon Award for innovation in connecting survivors with dental providers across the state.
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Farmington school expands literacy, engagement programs
Cascade Brook School’s principal reported strong participation in literacy, math and enrichment activities in April.
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Wilton board OKs closure of Main Street during festival
Officials said the road can be closed during the Blueberry Festival but police and fire chiefs are required to give approval after safety concerns were raised.
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Fiber expansion in western Maine tied to Jay data center project
Fiber expansion is reshaping western Maine’s infrastructure, bringing high-speed internet to rural communities, while the data center is expected to bring a new boost.
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Public interest payphone installed in Cumberland as program expands
The PIP program has installed two new phones this spring, expanding access to free public calling.
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Eating well, aging strong: Fayette talk draws crowd
A Hannaford dietitian spoke on nutrition and aging during a recent All Ages gathering in Fayette.
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Domestic violence an ‘absolute emergency,’ say Maine victim advocates
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.
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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.