AUGUSTA — Sen. Tom Saviello, R-Wilton, has submitted legislation that would tax Maine households’ earned income that exceeds $250,000 at 8.5 percent, the top state income tax rate before Jan. 1, when tax cuts enacted by the GOP-led 125th Legislature reduced the top rate to 7.95 percent. The higher tax only would apply to the […]
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Scouts, LEAP talk about disability awareness
WILTON — Boy Scout Troop 518 has been working on their Disabilities Awareness merit badge. To complete this achievement, the Scouts must do many things in their own unit, their place of worship, at their schools and in the community. First and foremost, the boys must discuss and learn about disability etiquette with their counselors, […]
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Mary Lee Hammond
FARMINGTON — Mary Lee Hammond, 70, of Wilton, died early evening Friday, Jan. 11, at the Sandy River Center. She was born in Canaan, Sept. 29, 1942, a daughter of Carroll Deane and Sadie May (Nason) Salisbury and received her education in local schools. On June 22, 1969, she married Gerald R. “Gerry” Hammond and […]
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Homemakers craft day is Jan. 17
WILTON — Wilton Day Homemakers met on Jan. 10 at St. Luke’s Church with eight members and one visitor. Volunteer papers need to be mailed to Lois King by the end of the month. Members are collecting letters from the Flags on Main Street project to send to the company that made the flags. The […]
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Wilton fishing derby scheduled
WILTON — The Wilton Fish & Game Ice Fishing Derby will be held on Feb. 17. That also is Maine’s free fishing day in the winter season. There will be a $300 prize for tagged brook trout, as well as a free family fishing clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration and weigh-in are […]
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Bowling Results
WILTON — Shiretown League bowling results for Jan. 2 at Meadow Lanes Bowling were: Teams: Pinsetters 263 1/2, 186 1/2; Rif Raf 244, 206; Jack’s Plumbing 235, 215; Webster Heating 224 1/2, 225 1/2; F & E Builders 281, 232; Powerade 210 1/2, 239 1/2; North Builders 210, 240; DRC 194 1/2, 255 1/2. Men’s […]
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Lt. Col. Michael Backus remembered
FARMINGTON — Hundreds gathered Sunday to remember a man who was awarded numerous medals and honors over his 22 years of military service to the United States and Maine. But Lt. Col. Michael J. Backus was also remembered as a loving husband and father, a coach and fan of youth sports, a community leader and […]
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HUD survey seeks count of homeless
LEWISTON — If you or someone you know is homeless, Tri-County Mental Health Services needs your help. Government funds are sent to states and agencies based on the number of homeless that live in each community. Help get the resources you need simply by standing up being counted. There are two ways to be counted: 1. […]
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Joshua Allan Lavine
MANCHESTER — Joshua Allan Lavine, 31, of Wilton, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 9. He was born in Lewiston, Sept. 10, 1981, the son of Al and Carol Lavine. Often described as a gentle giant because of his 6’7” stature and his kind and thoughtful ways, he was a loving father, son, brother, uncle and […]
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Francine Lake Bergman
FARMINGTON — Francine Lake Bergman, 81, of Wilton, died early Tuesday, Jan. 8, at the Sandy River Center. She was born in Carthage, Sept. 9, 1931, a daughter of Irving and Vera Smith Lake. When Frances was very young, her mother died and her father later married Nellie Preston of Wilton. In October 1937, when […]