WILTON — Recent bowling results at Meadow Lanes Bowling are as follows. Super Seniors, Oct. 15 Team standings: Leopards, Pugs, Tigers, Alley Cats, Huskies, Wildcats, Weasels, Bears, Cougars, Fisher Cats, Silverbacks, Bobcats, Rhinos. High game scratch, women: Eunice Shurtleff 209, Mary DeCristofaro 196, Katie Wattles 188, Theda Fairbanks 177, Fran Viles 168; men: Relland O’Donal […]
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Board approves signage for Wilton nature trail
WILTON — A new, short trail close to downtown is expected to attract a lot of people, Scott Lindsay of the Wilton Conservation Commission told selectmen this week. Nature photographers, such as Tony Nazar, have already discovered the bounty of photo opportunities at the Couber’s Brook trail, Nancy Prince, commission chairwoman, said. Selectmen unanimously approved […]
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Wilton Tannery site cleanup progressing
WILTON — Asbestos at the former Wilton Tannery is being removed this week and an underground oil tank is expected to be out by Monday, Town Manager Rhonda Irish told the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday. This fall, the town received approximately $37,000 more from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and the Maine Department […]
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Wilton woman uninjured when vehicle crashes into stream
WILTON — A local woman escaped injury when her vehicle went over an embankment and landed in a stream Thursday morning. Sandra Carlson, 45, was driving a Dodge Caravan on Pleasant Street at about 9 a.m. when she had a medical issue, Wilton police Sgt. Chad Abbott said. Her vehicle crossed the road, went over […]
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Wilton to contract with Turner for Code Enforcement coverage
WILTON — The Board of Selectmen unanimously agreed Tuesday to enter into a one-year contract with the town of Turner for coverage by its code enforcement officer. Turner’s Code Enforcement Officer, Roger Williams of Livermore, has some hours to spare, Town Manager Rhonda Irish told the board. Turner selectmen have agreed to contract with Wilton […]
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Computer scam leaves Wilton resident out $750
WILTON — Police say a local resident fell victim to a computer scam that ended up costing him $750. Wilton Police Sgt. Chad Abbott reported that a young resident received a message stating the browser on his computer was locked by the FBI because he was looking at illegal material, Jennifer Farrington, police secretary read […]
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Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary book sale continues Tuesday
FARMINGTON — The Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary’s annual book sale, Books Are Fun, did well Monday, according to organizer Shannon Smith. Business was steady all morning, she said. The sale continues from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, she said. “It’s a different show,” she said of the materials for Tuesday, including books, toys, music […]
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Homemakers fair date change WILTON — The Wilton Day Homemakers third annual Christmas Craft Fair has been rescheduled to Saturday, Nov. 30. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. Luke’s Church on High Street. For more information, call Becky at 778-0673. Thanksgiving pie sale WILTON — Orders are being […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — Friday Night Live League bowling results for Oct. 18 at Meadow Lanes Bowling were: Team standings: Quick Release 41/15; Go Getters 38, 18; Temple Townies 36, 20; Honorary Bunch 31, 25; Woulda Coulda Shoulda 30, 26; Easy Riders 29, 27; Wanna Bee’s 28, 28; Gutter Dusters 28, 28; bouncing Balls 26, 30; Alley […]