WILTON — Selectmen agreed Tuesday to let voters have their say on four proposed ordinances during the June town meeting. The ordinances will be on the warrant after slight tweaking by the board. The decision came after a lengthy, well-attended public hearing Tuesday. About 40 residents came to discuss proposed fireworks, disorderly property, building and […]
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Police investigate Wilton home burglary
WILTON — Police are investigating a burglary at a Tamarack Street home where a collection of 300 DVDs, a push lawnmower, hand tools, toys and a bucket of change were taken while the homeowner was away. The homeowner returned Monday, after a couple weeks away, to find unlocked doors which should have been locked, and […]
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Police charge intoxicated man walking down Route 2
WILTON — A Chesterville man faces charges after police received several calls about him walking down the middle of Route 2 at Burgess Hill early Monday morning, Wilton police Chief Heidi Wilcox said. Caleb Hupper, 23, was arrested on charges of a probation violation and refusing to submit to arrest. He was intoxicated and in […]
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Homemakers to hold craft, community service days
WILTON — The Wilton Day Homemakers met on April 11 with 17 members present. The thought of the day was, “If you don’t like something, change it. If you cannot change it, change your attitude.” Members sang “The Old Rugged Cross.” The group was invited to a community tea to be held from 3 to […]
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Fred W. Quirrion Jr.
DRYDEN — Fred W. Quirrion Jr., 74, of Dryden, died early evening Saturday, April 13, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Nov. 5, 1939, in Livermore Falls, a son of Fred W. and Bertha M. (Grose) Quirrion Sr. He attended local schools, graduating from Wilton Academy. Fred was a veteran […]
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Hearings set on four Wilton ordinances
WILTON — Selectmen will hold public hearings on four new ordinances at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at the town office. Townspeople will vote on the ordinances at the June 10 annual town meeting. The Ordinance Committee has completed a final draft of ordinances for building and property maintenance, fireworks and disorderly properties. The Recycling […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: Kathyrene A. Searles, 38, New Vineyard, theft by unauthorized taking, transfer and violation condition of release, April 12, $250 cash bail, court appearance June 5, Farmington Police Department. Nicole B. Dupont, 23, Holden, failure to appear, unpaid fines and fees, April 12, […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — Friday Night Live League bowling results for March 22 at Meadow Lanes Bowling were: Team standings: Gutter Dusters 143, 89; Wanna Bee’s 142, 90; Pin Pickers 139, 93; Woulda Coulda Shoulda 138, 94; Just Because 123, 109; The Roost 122, 110; Bowling Buddies 117, 115; Two Bags & 4 Balls 116, 116; the […]
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Cemetery group meets April 15 CHESTERVILLE — The Webster Cemetery Association will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, April 15, at the Chesterville Town Hall. ‘Souper Supper’ is April 19 CHESTERVILLE — The Chesterville Grange will have a public “Souper Supper” on Friday, April 19, serving between 5 and 6:30 p.m. Meal will include a variety […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — The following bowling results have been announced at Meadow Lanes. Super Seniors, March 5 Team standings: Cougars, Rhinos, Bears, Silverbacks, Alley Cats, Weasels, Leopards, Bobcats, Pugs, Fisher Cats, Huskies, Wildcats, Tigers. High game scratch, women: Eunice Shurtleff 201, Theda Fairbanks 185, Lee Farrell 181, Marianne Plante 176, Fran Viles 151; men: Paul Farrell […]