Umbrellas were held by many of those lining Weld Road Saturday morning, Aug. 3, while waiting for the start of the annual Wilton Blueberry Festival parade, but they were put away as the skies cleared soon after its start.
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Farmington concert showcases Nordica scholarship recipients
Chana Freedberg and Jared Vigue are this year’s recipients of the Nordica scholarship.
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Four articles approved at quick special town meeting in Farmington
The meeting had few attendees, most of whom were town employees or officials.
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Wilton Blueberry Festival sees attendance from Maine and beyond on first night
For some from outside the region it was their first time visiting Wilton, for others it was a return home.
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Franklin County Animal Shelter recipient of Farmington House of Pizza cash guess contest
Owner Vasilios Maniatakos asked customers to guess the amount of change in a bucket and name the charity they wished to support if theirs was the winning guess.
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Photos: Thrilling 1K, 5K, and 10K races highlight Wilton Blueberry Festival 2024
Annual races were a big hit with large crowds of runners.
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Wilton Blueberry Festival 2024 draws crowds
The 2024 Wilton Blueberry Festival was filled with community activities, exciting races and family fun — culminating in a fireworks display over Wilson Lake.
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Phillips prepares for 65th annual Old Home Days with Maine-themed celebrations
Phillips’ 65th Annual Old Home Days, themed “Tell me you are from Maine without tellin’ me you are from Maine,” will feature a week-long celebration from August 10 to 18, packed with events and honoring local figures.
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Some University of Maine at Farmington properties headed for sale sometime in 2025
The University of Maine at Farmington plans to sell several properties as part of a strategic plan to enhance financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and better align resources with the needs of today’s students.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
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GOP COUNTY — The Oxford County Republican Committee will meet at the Ridlonville Diner, 310 Main Street, Mexico, Maine at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13. All Oxford County Republicans are invited to attend. For more details, contact Joe Martin at 207-500-1220 or jemhunter@yahoo.com.