When Maine set out to develop a way to make retirement savings accessible to more workers, it was somewhat of a “field of dreams” moment for all those who had advocated for the Work & Save program including AARP Maine. We knew that access to an employer-based retirement plan would be critical for building financial […]
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Library plans book sale during festival
WILTON — Volunteers have been busily sorting and shelving books for the upcoming Wilton Free Public Library book sale. The sale will be held two days of the Blueberry Festival: Friday, August 2 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.), and Saturday, August 3 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at 128 Weld Road, close to the Town […]
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Movie Review: ‘Longlegs’
The gruesome horror movie “Longlegs” pulled something of an upset at this past weekend’s domestic box office. It wasn’t enough to upset “Despicable Me 4” for the #1 spot, but it did the best among new releases. Great reviews were seemingly enough to pull the family-unfriendly indie darling into the #2 spot and make it […]
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School Resource Officer Justin Onofrio covering Dixfield-area schools
The RSU 56 SRO position is funded through a bipartisan Stronger Connections Grant for $250,000 and covers three years of salary/benefits of the SRO in RSU 56, said Superintendent Pam Doyen in an email response to the Rumford Falls Times.
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FOWL celebrates 35 years, recognizes new president, scholarship recipient
Friends of Wilson Lake members conduct a number of programs each year to promote the health of the lake.
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Farmington flower grower starts with bouquets, looks to expand choices
Xiaofang Shi Clark has lived in Farmington for about five years, and first grew and sold flowers while in Hampden.
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Wilton church welcomes new pastor
Richard “Rick” Dorian has experience as a pastor, chaplain and executive director.
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Junior Turner recognized for 53 years of firefighting in Farmington
Junior Turner retired May 31, 53 years to the day from when he first became involved with fighting fires.
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Town to collaborate on funding sought for 2025 Moose Festival in Farmington
The annual state moose lottery drawing is scheduled for June 21, 2025, and part of a two-day Moose Festival being planned in Farmington.
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A fluffy dog completes the eighth annual Readers, Writers and Runners 5K
The eighth annual Readers, Writers and Runners 5K had a successful turnout July 20 at the Phillips Public LIbrary in Phillips.