WILTON — Nomination papers for two selectpersons and one school director are available at the Town Office, Town Clerk Diane Dunham said. Selectpersons John Black and Jeff Rowe, whose terms expire in June, are not seeking re-election, nor is RSU 9 school board Director Keith Swett, Dunham said. Nomination papers must have at least 25 […]
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Chesterville man faces trespass charges
FARMINGTON — A Chesterville man was arrested Tuesday night after police warned him to stay away from a Farmington Falls residence in the afternoon, according to a police spokeswoman. Jeremiah Pinkham, 23, was arrested on charges of burglary, criminal trespass and criminal mischief at about 11 p.m. Police warned Pinkham at about 1 p.m. not […]
Wilton police seek suspect in More Acres Road sugar shack theft
WILTON — Police are investigating the theft of 50 half-gallon containers of maple syrup from a maple syrup shack on More Acres Road. Someone forced their way into the isolated building within the past month, Police Chief Heidi Wilcox said. It was discovered Saturday and Officer Efra Becerra responded to the complaint. Anyone with information […]
Wilton police seek suspect in More Acres Road sugar shack theft
WILTON — Police are investigating the theft of 50 half-gallon containers of maple syrup from a maple syrup shack on More Acres Road. Someone forced their way into the isolated building within the past month, Police Chief Heidi Wilcox said. It was discovered Saturday and Officer Efra Becerra responded to the complaint. Anyone with information […]
Wilton officials help 2 growing businesses
WILTON — Selectpersons agreed Tuesday to help two growing businesses apply for Community Development Block Grants. Tim Lovett of Maine Made Furniture Co. in the Western Maine Development Corp. complex at 128 Weld Road, and Nathan Carrier of Carrier Welding Fabrication, 469 Depot St., are seeking the town’s support. A letter of intent to apply […]
Driver injured in rollover in Strong
STRONG — A local man suffered minor lacerations Sunday when his pickup truck rolled over on South Strong Road, according to Maine State Police Trooper Andrew Hardy. Chase Seavey, 31, was alone and traveling north at about 3 p.m. when his Toyota Tundra got onto the edge of the road, hit a snowbank and rolled […]
Chesterville officials buy out copier contract, hire on-call worker
CHESTERVILLE — The town has paid $500 to buy out its contract for two photocopiers, which it will keep, Board of Selectmen Chairman Guy Iverson said. Three years ago, selectmen entered a six-year lease with Transco for $160 per month, but the lease was not ratified by voters, as required for multi-year leases. In September […]
Regional agenda
Monday Casco: Open Space Commission, 6:30 p.m., Casco Community Center Farmington: Franklin County Commission, 9 a.m., county building Jay: Selectmen, executive session with unions, 3 p.m., Town Office Jay: Selectmen, 5:30 p.m., Spruce Mountain Middle School Tuesday Buckfield: Economic Development Committee, 6 p.m., Municipal Center Buckfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Casco: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., […]
Youth wins big at 3rd annual Michael J. Rowe Memorial Ice Fishing Derby
WILTON — Warm weather, no wind and biting fish made the 3rd annual Michael J. Rowe Memorial Ice Fishing Derby on Wilson Lake one of the best in recent years, according to event organizers. Sponsored by the Wilton Fish and Game Association, 69 youth and 187 adults registered to take part in the event. Participants […]