WILTON — Mary Hickey of Rumford and Elyse Pratt-Ronco of Farmington recently graduated from the Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice Program for Grieving Children & Teens volunteer training. The training is designed to prepare interested participants in the art of volunteer work with grieving children and their families. The Program for Grieving Children & Teens […]
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Republicans mixed on governor’s budget proposal
AUGUSTA — Members of the Republican Party said Thursday they can’t support the part of Gov. Paul LePage’s two-year spending plan that cuts millions of dollars from municipal budgets. State lawmakers, including current and former small-town selectmen from parts of rural Androscoggin and Franklin counties, said they couldn’t support LePage’s plan to stop — even […]
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MBMS students place in spelling bee
FARMINGTON — A spelling bee was held at the Mount Blue Middle School library on Jan. 11. Students placed as follows: first, Grace Andrews, grade 8, Farmington; second, Amber Luicha, grade 7, Wilton; third, Zeke Robinson, grade 7, Farmington; fourth, Hayley Garcia, grade 7, Farmington; fifth, Noah Widen, grade 7, Wilton; alternate, Kayla LeGrand, grade […]
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Town work at Tannery updated for Wilton board
WILTON — Town Manager Rhonda Irish will update selectmen Tuesday on cleanup efforts started at the Wilton Tannery by the town’s Public Works Department. The board meeting begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, at the Town Office. Prior to the environmental cleanup expected to start this spring, members of Public Works have been cleaning […]
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Michael J. Backus
WILTON — Funeral services for Lt. Col. Michael J. Backus of Wilton were held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan.13, at the Olsen Student Center, University of Maine at Farmington, with the Rev. Dr. Douglas Allan Dunlap, chaplain, FMH; the Rev. David Smith, Pastor, First Congregation Church, UCC of Wilton; and Col. Andrew Gibson, chaplain, U.S. […]
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Jacquelyn Curtis
WILTON — Funeral services for Jacquelyn Curtiss of Wilton were held at 11 a.m. Thursday from the Wiles Remembrance Center and Funeral Home, 136 High St., Wilton, with Rhonda Wiles-Rosell as celebrant. Special music included the hymn “His Eye is On The Sparrow.” Words of remembrance and a poem were offered by her granddaughter, Melissa […]
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Richard A. Russell
1931 – 2013 WILTON — Richard A. Russell, 81, of Wilton, passed away peacefully at home, Jan. 16. Richard was born in Farmington, Feb. 19, 1931, the son of Archie and Helen Moore Russell. He was also raised by Lois Adams Russell after the death of his mother. He graduated from Farmington High School and served in the U.S. Navy […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Tina Ann Marie Robinson, 19, Wilton, violation condition of release, Jan. 15, $250 cash bail, court appearance March 7, Farmington Police Department. * Laura Knox, 25, Farmington, driving after suspension, driving under the influence, violation condition of release, Jan. 15, $200 […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — Recent league results at Meadow Lanes Bowling have been announced. Super Seniors, Dec. 5 Team standings: Rhinos 81/31, Cougars 72/40, Pugs 70/42, Wildcats 66/46, Silverbacks 64/48, Huskies 62/50, Alley Cats 56/56, Leopards 54/58, Weasels 54/48, Fisher Cats 51/61, Tigers 49/63, Bobcats 48/64, Bears 47/65. High game scratch, women: Lee Farrell 185, Eunice Shurtleff […]
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Wilton’s Saviello breaks ranks on income-tax hike
State Sen. Tom Saviello of Wilton made headlines Wednesday when he submitted legislation to raise income taxes on high-income Mainers from 7.95 to 8.5 percent. The proposal was news, but here’s the real shocker: Saviello is a Republican. If there is a single issue that defines the Republican Party in this country it is cutting […]