WILTON – Every day, Ken Sprague writes his updates. Some days, he writes several, letting friends, family and even some strangers know that his wife, Mindy, is going to pull through. “She wakes up crying and reaches for me,” Ken wrote on Monday. “I rub her head and tell her how much I love her […]
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Wilton woman swims in pond towing kayak, dog behind her
WILTON — Jetta, a 6-year-old black German shepherd, looked content as she soaked up the sun Thursday morning on a kayak gliding over Wilson Pond. Jetta wore a life jacket to keep her safe. Jetta’s owner, Kathy Leonards, of Wilton attached a rope on the front of the kayak to the back of her bathing […]
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Portland man faces assault charges after woman sprayed with lighter fluid
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Police said a Portland man faces charges after he sprayed lighter fluid on his girlfriend Wednesday evening and chased her with a lighter in front of a 9-year-old. Tristan Cuthbert, 42, was charged with domestic violence assault, domestic violence criminal threatening and criminal mischief, Carrabassett Valley Police Chief Mark Lopez said. Police […]
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Items taken from unlocked vehicles in Farmington
FARMINGTON — The theft of miscellaneous items from three unlocked vehicles over the weekend has prompted police to remind people to lock vehicles, even in their driveways. Thieves are targeting unlocked vehicles, Deputy Chief Shane Cote of the Farmington Police Department, said. Some change, a pair of sunglasses, phone charger cords and other items were […]
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Karno part owner of company
FARMINGTON — A story published on Page B3 on Saturday should have said Larry Karno is one of the owners of Coldwell Banker Sandy River Realty in Farmington.
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Board OKs more funds for Farmington sidewalk project
FARMINGTON — Selectmen recently approved more money for engineering services for a sidewalk construction project on Routes 2, 4, and 27 and through Hippach Field. The $27,327.35 includes the services of an inspector to be on site for all the construction. It will be 10 hours a day, five days a week for six weeks […]
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Farmington shows patriotism at July 4th celebration
FARMINGTON — Sunny, breezy conditions greeted participants and spectators alike during Farmington’s Fourth of July parade Tuesday, sponsored by the Farmington Rotary Club. “It’s like a community reunion,” Farmington Rotary Club member Paul Mills said. “I suppose you might say it’s a signature event for the community.” However, the town didn’t always have a parade, he […]
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RSU 9 signs on to diploma program with school in China
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 is pursuing a partnership to offer a dual-diploma program to students attending Beijing No. 2 Middle School in China, which serves grades 10 through 12. The district stands to gain at least $60,000 the first year and $120,000 the second year. The figures do not factor in revenue for […]
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Off the Hill to perform in Wilton
WILTON — Off the Hill will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, at Bass Park gazebo. The performance was postponed from June 27 because of weather. Off the Hill specializes in blended three-part harmonies. Their music can be described as a little pop, a touch of bluegrass and a little rock. The group […]
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Jay woman sentenced in Wilton sex case
FARMINGTON — A Jay woman who was found guilty in June of sexually abusing a child was sentenced Friday to serve 2½ years of a six-year prison sentence, according to Franklin County court documents. Tami L. Dalot, 44, formerly known as Tami Ouellette, is the last of three co-defendants to be sentenced. Dalot, her former […]