Vernal pools, conservation FARMINGTON — A program on vernal pool ecology and conservation will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at Roberts Learning Center, C23, UMF. Ever wonder who makes those quacking noises coming from the half-frozen puddle behind your house in April? Ever heard of “Big Night?” Ever seen fairy shrimp or […]
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Church briefs
Confession, Stations available STATEWIDE — At least one church in each Catholic parish throughout Maine will be open for confession (Sacrament of Reconciliation) from Monday, March 11, through Friday, March 15, between 6 and 7 p.m. each day. The initiative, The Light is On for You, aims to help worshipers prepare for the celebration of […]
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Wilton woman charged with stealing firearms
WILTON — A local woman was charged Thursday with stealing two firearms from the home where she was staying. Donna Chartier, 50, was staying at a Prospect Street home where a rifle and shotgun were stolen, Wilton police Chief Heidi Wilcox said. The guns were valued at about $700 and were sold for $200, she […]
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Wilton waives foreclosure on Forster property
WILTON — Residents at Tuesday’s special town meeting voted for a waiver of foreclosure on the Forster Mill property, currently owned by Wilton Recycling LLC. Although some payments have recently been received on the property’s 2009 taxes, it does not appear that 2010 taxes will be paid prior to the March 20 deadline, Town Manager […]
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Entertainer raised in Wilton remembered
FARMINGTON — A former Wilton man, a musician and entertainer, was killed recently when struck by a drunk driver as he crossed a busy road in South Lake Tahoe, Calif. John Carleton, 51, was raised in Wilton and began playing drums as a child. He studied music at the University of Maine at Augusta and left […]
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Wilton man charged after accident
WILTON — A Wilton man faces a charge of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon after the truck he was riding in crashed on Route 2 on Sunday. Michael Dalot, 58, was an intoxicated passenger in a truck driven by a relative, Brian Dalot, Wilton police Chief Heidi Wilcox said. Michael Dalot pulled on the […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Lisa Tracy, 40, New Sharon, warrant-failure to appear, Feb. 28, $100 bail, court appearance April 3, Maine State Police. * Justin Audet, 23, Wilton, violation condition of release, Feb. 28, $250 cash bail, court appearance April 10, Wilton Police Department. * […]
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Roberta Eloise Thurston
1923 – 2013 FARMINGTON — Roberta Eloise Thurston, 89, formerly of Jay, died early Friday morning at the Sandy River Center in Farmington. She was born in Wilton, Oct. 28, 1923, a daughter of John and Mildred (Riggs) Swett and graduated from Jay High School in 1942. Roberta worked for many years at Diamond Match, […]
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Teen injured in Wilton crash
WILTON — A Jay teenager was injured Thursday afternoon after her car struck the rear of a truck attempting to go around a vehicle making a left turn into Comfort Inn & Suites on Routes 2 and 4. Thomas Masse, 55, of Temple was driving a 2002 Chevrolet truck east and was followed by a […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — Tuesday Winter Mixed League bowling results for Feb. 12 at Meadow Lanes Bowling were: Men’s high game scratch, Kyle Walton 245, Sonny Child 225, Larry Melcher Jr. 196; high series scratch, Kyle Walton 614, Sonny Child 585, Larry Melcher Jr. 558; high game handicap, Kyle Walton 260, Sonny Child 250, Paul Smith 236; […]