WILTON — Reduced speed, new warning lights and more signs were some low-cost ideas by residents to improve the intersection of Routes 2 and 4 and Route 156 in the near future. Project managers and engineers from the Maine Department of Transportation held a public hearing Thursday at Academy Hill School to get comments on […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievements
ORONO — Lanette Bryant, daughter of Bruce and Marlene Bryant of Dixfield, was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology on May 11 at the University of Maine at Orono. — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Natalia Portuondo of Bethel has enrolled at Eckerd College. Portuondo is among 500-plus new students at Eckerd for the […]
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Police investigate chainsaw theft
WILTON — Police are investigating the theft of a chainsaw and battery charger from a U.S. Route 2 West home. The homeowner reported the items were missing to the Wilton Police Department on Monday. He had just noticed the items missing and was unsure how long they’ve been gone, Administrative Assistant Jennifer Ladd read from […]
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Polar bear plunge and Pumpkin Fun in Wilton
WILTON — A pumpkin parade precedes a polar bear plunge Saturday during a day packed with activities downtown. The polar bear plunge started as a fundraiser for Western Maine Community Action and has grown with the addition of Pumpkin Fun, offered with support by the Wilton Downtown Committee. So far, donors have promised more than […]
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State to discuss proposed improvements to Wilton intersection
WILTON — The Maine Department of Transportation will hold a preliminary public meeting Thursday, Oct. 24, to discuss proposed improvements to the intersection of Routes 2 and 156. The meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in the cafeteria of Academy Hill School on Depot Street in Wilton. The intersection near Rick’s Market […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — The following are league results at Meadow Lanes Bowling. Friday Night Live, Sept. 27 Team standings: Go Getters 22, 10; Hamlin Electric 21, 11; Honorary Bunch 21, 11; Quick Release 21, 11; Easy Riders 19, 13; Alley-Oops 18, 14; Woulda Coulda Shoulda 18, 14; Wanna Bees 16, 16; Temple Townies 16, 16; Bouncing […]
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Wilton board OKs right-turn only at intersection
WILTON — Selectmen unanimously voted Tuesday to make the lane from High Street to Main street right-turn only, Town Manager Rhonda Irish said. The decision came after a public hearing on the proposed change to the Parking and Traffic Ordinance. Selectmen previously discussed the danger of coming down the hill on High Street and not […]
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Mt. Blue field hockey teammates heading for national competition
FARMINGTON — About 40 days from now, two Mt. Blue High School students will travel to Florida to compete in games at the National Hockey Festival in West Palm Beach over Thanksgiving weekend. Rileigh Blanchet, a senior goalkeeper from Farmington, and Victoria Newbill, a junior center-forward from Wilton, play on the Mt. Blue field hockey […]
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Meadow Lanes Bowling league results
WILTON — Tuesday Winter Mixed League bowling results for Sept. 24 at Meadow Lanes Bowling were: Men’s high game scratch, Kyle Walton 288, Stephen Adams 190, Brian Wight 186; high series scratch, Kyle Walton 673, Richard Smith 504, Stephen Adams 502; high game handicap, Kyle Walton 301, Brian Wight 285, Richard Smith 242; high series […]
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Wilton public hearing planned for traffic-ordinance change
WILTON — The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on a proposed parking and traffic ordinance change for the intersection of High and Main streets in the downtown area. They will listen to residents’ comments starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the Wilton Town Office. The board’s regular meeting follows, and […]