WILTON — The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce has invited local legislators to share updates with businesses and community members from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16. The event is sponsored by and will take place at Calzolaio Pasta Co. Featured speakers for the evening of legislative updates will be state Sen. Tom Saviello, R-Wilton, […]
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Wilton Police search for vehicle clocked at 101 mph on Route 2
WILTON — Police searched for a vehicle in the East Wilton area Friday morning after a Wilton police officer clocked the driver at 101 mph on Route 2. Officer Ryan Richardson was traveling back to Wilton on Route 2 near Rocky Hill Landscaping about 9:30 a.m. when he saw a car with three people inside, […]
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Cushing students visit Wilton Fire Department
WILTON — Crawling out the door of a smoke-filled trailer, kindergarten students from Cushing School quickly grabbed Sparky’s hand Thursday at the Wilton Fire Department. Several gave the Fire Department mascot a quick hug. “It’s play smoke,” fire Chief Sonny Dunham told the students from three kindergarten classes who were there for lessons on fire […]
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Fall Rummage Sale is Oct. 19 STRONG — Annual Fall Rummage Sale at the Strong United Methodist Parish House will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. There will be a bake sale, candy sale, white elephant table, toys, books, puzzles and lots of rummage. Luncheon will be served from 11:30 […]
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Three men indicted in Wilton beating
FARMINGTON — Three men accused of beating a Wilton man on June 30 were indicted by a Franklin County grand jury Wednesday. Juan Colon, 19, of Livermore Falls, and Kahner Dee, 19, and Benjamin York, 19, both of Jay, were each indicted on a charge of felony aggravated assault. Colon is accused of hitting Jason […]
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Cover to well, other items stolen
WILTON — Police are investigating the theft of a well cover and other items from a Route 2 home on Tuesday. A resident came home and saw a white Toyota truck backing out of his driveway. He then noticed the cover to his well and other miscellaneous items were missing, Wilton Sgt. Chad Adams said […]
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Coalition offers flu shots FARMINGTON — Starting Oct. 11, Healthy Community Coalition staff will be available to administer the influenza vaccine (flu shot) at the following sites. Friday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Rangeley IGA. Tuesday, Oct. 15, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Otis Federal Credit Union, Jay. Thursday, Oct. 17, 4 to 6 […]
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White elephant, rummage sale DIXFIELD — Mystic Valley Grange No. 313 will have its last Rummage and White Elephant sale of the year from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at 932 U.S. Route 2 West. There are new items and great sales. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. […]
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Wilton man awaiting sentencing arrested after testing positive for drugs
WILTON — A man awaiting sentencing in a drug-overdose death case was arrested Saturday night after police randomly tested him and found illegal drugs in his system, police chief Heidi Wilcox said. Wilton police arrested Seth Gordon, 23, at about 9 p.m. at his residence in Stoney Brook Trailer Park, Wilcox said. He was taken […]
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Community Kitchen INDUSTRY — Industry Community Kitchen will hold the following events. Community socials will be held at 2 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 10 and 24, at Industry Town Hall. A harvest dinner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Industry Town Hall. Donations are gratefully accepted. For information call 320-5899. […]