WILTON — Police said a Jay woman was injured in a collision on Route 2 on Tuesday. April Soucy, 32, of Jay was driving a 1998 Honda Civic west at about 1:30 p.m. when she attempted to make a left turn into a driveway across from the weigh station, Wilton police officer Ryan Richardson said. […]
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Driver injured after pickup runs off Route 133, hits trees in Wilton
WILTON — A driver was injured Tuesday morning when he fell asleep. The truck he was driving went off Route 133, traveled approximately 6,700-feet through a pasture, struck trees and finally stopped at the edge of the woods. Bernard Ridley, 54, of Livermore complained of back, neck and head injuries when emergency personnel arrived, Wilton […]
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Events in the Franklin, Oxford Hills, River Valley regions
Crafts, more at UMF student center FARMINGTON — A silent auction with crafts, homemade food items, gift baskets and unique items of interest will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the University of Maine at Farmington Student Center North Dining Hall. The auction is hosted by the Classified Employee […]
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Heating fund provides 74 homes with fuel
FARMINGTON — During November, 74 homes were approved to receive 50-gallon deliveries of fuel through the ECU HEAT Share program. The cost was $18,076.48. ECU HEAT has a goal to raise $50,000 this heating season to serve at least 300 households. Upcoming fundraisers include the traditional “Christmas Carol Sing” at 3 p.m. Dec. 15 at […]
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Wilton board accepts estate funds, OKs land purchase
WILTON — The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday gave its approval for Town Manager Rhonda Irish to sign papers for the purchase of land next to Bass Park. The property is owned by the estate of Herman Grover and the closing is expected to take place Friday, Dec. 6, Irish said. The land will provide […]
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Truck heavily damaged when it hits tree
WILTON — A pickup truck was heavily damaged Wednesday morning when it hit a patch of ice on Munson Road and crashed into a tree, police Sgt. Chad Abbott said. Driver Grace-Lyn Coolidge, 19, of Wilton left the Big Apple and turned right onto Munson Road, he said. Once the truck’s rear-end started to slide, […]
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Legion Auxiliary holiday craft fair FARMINGTON — American Legion Auxiliary Unit 28 will hold its holiday craft fair and luncheon from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at 38 High St. There will be two floors of crafts and a large luncheon menu. For more information, call 778-9585. Trinity Church public supper FARMINGTON […]
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Wednesday evening prayer services WILTON — St. Luke’s Episcopal Church offers Wednesday evening prayer services during Advent at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 4, 11 and 18. All are welcome. This service is an opportunity for prayer and quiet reflection during the busy holiday season. St. Luke’s is at 59 High St., at the corner of High […]
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UMF students to give Wilson Lake and watershed ecology presentation
WILTON — The public is invited to an open and free presentation by students in the University of Maine, Farmington non-majors honors science class. The program will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, at Wilson Lake Inn and is sponsored by Friends of Wilson Lake and Wilton Conservation Commission. Light refreshments will be […]
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Titcomb Mountain Holiday Auction is Dec. 6
WILTON — The annual Titcomb Mountain Holiday Auction will be held on Friday, Dec. 6, at Calzolaio Pasta Company. The auction, which is sponsored by the Farmington Ski Club and the Titcomb Ski Club Education Foundation, is in its 18th year and continues to bring the community together in a fun evening for a great […]