Watermelons have returned to grocery stores and roadside stands as residents prepare for another summer of picnics, hikes and cold slices in the heat.
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Wilton state representative pleads guilty to violating Clean Election law
Hall was sentenced to 48 hours in jail to be served through an alternative sentencing program and 100 hours of community service.
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Rhubarb season returns to Maine gardens and kitchen tables
As rhubarb emerges across Maine gardens this spring, growers and cooks are once again turning the tart perennial into pies, jams, sauces and other seasonal favorites.
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Farmington-area school phone policy seeks bell-to-bell ban
RSU 9 directors reviewed a proposed districtwide ‘no phones in schools’ policy that aligns with new state law requirements.
Posted inCommunity, News, Outdoors, The Maine Forecast
Maine Big Night volunteer still waiting for frogs, rain and road rescues
Warm rain and dark roads brought frogs, salamanders and spring peepers out during the annual migration known as Maine Big Night.
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Chasing waterfalls: A guide to western Maine’s best water features
A western Maine driving route brings together waterfalls, swimming holes, and lake and river stops across the mountains.
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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The town has no current policy on access after the previous one was rescinded by the select board in January.
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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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Maine AG rules officers justified in shooting of Franklin County man
Gabriel Wilbur was hospitalized after police shot him in the shoulder 3 times in July 2025. Officials said he was threatening to shoot a landscaper working at a Wilton home.