WILTON — A Wilton man was found dead in a Weld Road apartment after a nearly five-hour standoff with police Tuesday night. A State Police Tactical Team made entry into the residence about 11 p.m. and confirmed Raymond Richard, 60, the sole occupant, was deceased, Wilton Police Chief Heidi Wilcox said in a release. Police […]
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Wilton standoff ends after several hours
WILTON (AP) — Police said a standoff in Wilton prompted by gunfire has ended. A man fired a single shot at a Wilton home at about 8 p.m. Tuesday then holed up inside. Local police responded and requested the assistance of the Maine State Police Tactical Team. The scene was secured. There were no reports […]
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Poetry reading by Carolyn Gelland FARMINGTON — The public is invited to a reading by local poet Carolyn Gelland at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at Farmington Public Library. She will be performing and reading from her new book of poems “Dream-Shuttle,” published in September. Gelland moved to Maine to read and write in a […]
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State Police Tactical Team at Wilton standoff
WILTON — A standoff continues Tuesday night in Wilton between the Maine State Tactical Team and an armed man. According to Steve McCausland of the Maine State Police, a lone male “had some sort of issue,” and fired a single shot, which brought Wilton police to the Weld Road house. Shortly after arriving, Wilton police […]
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Toy Run on Sept. 28 to cover Farmington, Canton, Jay
FARMINGTON — The WhistleStop Trail 17th Annual Toy Run will be held rain or shine, Saturday, Sept. 28, and registration will be between 8 and 9:45 a.m., at the Park and Ride area off the Town Farm Road in West Farmington. Those wanting a longer ride can meet at the unpaved lot on the north […]
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University of Maine dean’s list
ORONO — The University of Maine recognized 2,032 students for achieving dean’s list honors in the spring 2013 semester. The following area students were on the list. Androscoggin County Auburn: Lauren Bennett, Felicia Binette, Taylor Brackett, Adam Chamberland, Marlee Collins, Alyssa Coyne, Marie Dufresne-Dixon, Charlotte Gaylord, Ashten Hackett, Alendra Harris, Mikael Heikkinen, Douglas Kester, Travis […]
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Passport Dinners begin Sept. 27
WILTON — The 2013-14 Passport Dinner Tour is about to start at Wilson Grange No. 321, 1338 Main St. Except for the breakfast, all dinners begin at 6 p.m. and reservations are a must. Dinners have a vegetarian option available. Reservations can be placed at wilsongrange@gmail.com or by calling 645-3676 and mentioning The Passport Dinners. […]
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Board moves on park forest management plan
WILTON — The Board of Selectmen agreed Tuesday to move forward on a forest management plan for Kineowatha Park. After checking the deed for the 65-acre park, Town Manager Rhonda Irish told the board the state had turned the park over to the town for use as a public outdoor recreational park. There’s also a […]
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Saws taken in Wilton burglary
WILTON — Police are investigating a burglary reported Wednesday at a Fuller Street home. The homeowner discovered that several items were taken from his garage, including a Stihl 250 chain saw, a Milwaukee circular saw, Rockwell vibrating saw/sander, a 100-foot extension cord and a crowbar. Although discovered this week, the owner thought the burglary could […]
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Wilton considers developing sex offender residency ordinance
WILTON — The Board of Selectmen considered then tabled action on development of a sex offender residency ordinance on Tuesday. Selectman Tiffany Maiuri proposed asking the Ordinance Committee to draft a such a law. It recently came to light that there are three sex offenders, who were convicted on felony charges, living across the street […]