2021 – Year in Review in Photos, Part 1

Looking back on 2021 in Franklin County through photographs from the Franklin Journal.

Christmas dinner volunteers

Tree lighting, Santa draw a crowd in Wilton

The event was postponed a day because of the inclement weather Saturday.

Wilton teen wins national titles, nominated for ‘Teen of the Year’

Valerianne Hinkley of Wilton has been doing pageants since high school, when she decided to take a stand against bullying.

Wilton Parks & Rec receives $100K donation from Judith Bjorn

The Wilton Parks and Recreation Committee is considering multiple ideas on how to spend the donation, including renovations for facilities and venues like the town's basketball court and buildings at Kineowatha Park. They are also looking for input from the community.

Two young children, mother taken to hospital Sunday after car is rear-ended in Wilton

Heather Chaney, 32, of Rangeley was driving a truck that collided with the car and she was charged with OUI, police chief said.

Wilton churches plan ‘Blue Christmas’ service

Beal University to establish Wilton campus to address Franklin County nursing shortage

Beal University will train students to become registered nurses.

Wilton man accused of trafficking suspected heroin and fentanyl

Shawn Lord was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for a traffic infraction late Dec. 2 in Wilton

Postal service truck delivering mail goes up in flames in Wilton

The truck shorted out under the dashboard, and the truck caught fire, according to fire rescue Chief Sonny Dunham.