WILTON — Nomination papers have been returned for two selectmen’s seats and one RSU 9 director, according to Town Clerk Diane Dunham. Selectman Scott Taylor is seeking re-election and is unopposed, she said. Selectman Russell Black is not running again. Raymond Lagasse and Tiffany Maiuri have filed papers for his seat. Robert Pullo is also […]
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Prescription Drug Take-Back Day planned for Saturday
FARMINGTON — Area police departments are participating in Saturday’s statewide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, held in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Agency. The program gives the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — Friday Night Live League bowling results for April 12 at Meadow Lanes Bowling were: Team standings: Wanna Bee’s 156, 100; Gutter Dusters 155, 105; Woulda Coulda Shoulda 154, 102, Pin Pickers 143, 113; The Roost 142 114; Just Because 133, 123; Two Bags & 4 Balls 130, 126; The Last Hurrah 125, 131; […]
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Nicholas J. Craig
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Nicholas J. Craig, 92, of Savannah, Ga., died April 20, in Savannah, Ga. He was born on July 25, 1920, in Presque Isle. He was always a “Mainer.” He began his entrepreneurial pursuits, in Wilton, where his businesses under the Craig Inc. umbrella included: Wilton Hardware, Wilton and Farmington Laundry Centers and […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Bryan Legere, 22, Waterville, probation revocation, domestic violence assault, April 17, no bail listed, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. * Richard L. Gardner, 49, Jay, domestic violence assault, domestic violence criminal mischief, April 17, $500 cash bail, court appearance May 15, Wilton […]
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Fishing poles for children available at Wilton Police Department
WILTON — When Lewis Sabins watched two children at Wilson Lake argue over a fishing pole, he asked himself what he could do. That was five years ago. Since then he’s started collecting poles, fixing them and giving them to children, along with tied flies and ice traps. The poles are available for free for […]
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Wilton family seeks support for MS Walk team
WILTON — Ryan Beisaw of Lewiston has a goal to raise $3,500 for the April 27 Multiple Scerlosis Walk, a five-mile walk starting at Lewiston High School. His family in Wilton is ready to help. His father, Paul Beisaw, and sister Karin Fernald along with son, Cole Fernald, posted a sign at his Old Route […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — Tuesday Winter Mixed League bowling results for April 2 at Meadow Lanes Bowling were: Men’s high game scratch, Wayne Doyon, Kyle Walton, Larry Melcher Jr. 192, Sonny Child 187, Jim Smith 173; high series scratch, Kyle Walton 520, Larry Melcher Jr. 510, Sonny child 509; high game handicap, Randy Pinkham 254, Reggie Tardif […]
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Passenger injured in Wilton crash
WILTON — A two-vehicle crash Wednesday night at the intersection of Routes 2 and 4 and Route 156 sent one person to the hospital, police Chief Heidi Wilcox said. Alexa Stigam, 16, of Gray was driving east on Route 156, known as Depot Street, before entering Route 2 about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. Zachary Cannon, 19, […]
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Youth shooting teams are honored
The youths are collecting articles for their annual three-day Memorial Day yard sale WILTON — Wilton Fish and Game Association members recently honored the Rimfire, Firing Pins and Single Shot youth shooting teams at the clubhouse on Route 2 with a potluck supper. The youths have had such success in the sport of shooting and […]