Chief Jo-Ann Putnam retired Monday; she had worked in Wells since 1985 and as chief since 2008.
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Maine couple scammed out of $1.3M sue financial adviser
In a matter of days, Bruce and Linda MacMillan cashed out of retirement investment accounts they had built up over 15 years with R.M. Davis Inc. and transferred the money to scammers via bitcoin. The firm says it is not liable because the couple lied about their plans.
After 40 years, the pioneers of Maine winemaking are closing up shop
The Bartlett Maine Estate Winery in Gouldsboro is for sale, as its founders, famous for their complex, award-winning blueberry wines, consider retirement.
Pond hockey has kept these Mainers skating along for decades
A group of 60- and 70-year-olds have been skating and playing hockey together for decades. They don’t show any signs of stopping.
Longtime Westbrook city administrator reflects on decades of changes
Jerre Bryant is retiring after serving 38 years in municipal management.
Preparing for the big change of retirement | Column
What to think about before venturing into the major life change that is retirement.
South Buxton Cemetery Association president stepping down after 20 years
Richard “Sandy” Atkinson, 89, has friends and family buried there, and has been involved with the cemetery since childhood.
How a Maine couple gave their $1.3 million retirement savings to bitcoin scammers
Larry and Barbara Cook are risking public embarrassment to spare others from a similar trauma. In the process, they’re helping to rewrite federal and state income tax laws related to fraud losses.
Longtime South Portland cemetery superintendent retires
John Switzer, 81, has been managing the Highland Memorial Cemetery for 33 years.
I’m turning 65 soon. How do I sign up for Medicare?
You may be automatically enrolled if you are already collecting Social Security.