FARMINGTON — Robert J.”Bob” Duguay, 90, of Wilton, died the afternoon of Christmas, Dec. 25, on his birthday at Franklin Memorial Hospital. He was born Christmas Day, 1922, in Rumford, a son of John Peter and Angelina Arsenault Duguay, and graduated from Stephens High School in 1941. In February 1941, he left Rumford with Co. […]
Wilton
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Connections, The Franklin Journal
Hope Association to host speaker from Disability Rights Center
RUMFORD — Anybody who knows a parent, guardian, teacher or special person with an intellectual disability is invited to gather at Hope Association to discuss service options, issues, barriers and milestones reached by so many capable individuals and their families. The state continues to cut services for many. Young adults between 14 and 21 need […]
advertisement
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: Devon Lorrain, 22, Farmington, failure to pay fines, fees, Dec. 31, $420 cash bail, court appearance Jan. 24, Farmington Police Department. Roger Bolduc, 51, Farmington, domestic terrorizing, Dec. 31, $250 cash bail, court appearance Jan. 24, Farmington Police Department. Nathan Belcher, 35, […]
Posted inConnections, The Franklin Journal
Lindzee Ridley receives shooting trophy
WILTON — Lindzee Ridley joined the Wilton Fish & Game Competition Shooting League at the age of 13. Under the supervision of league director Greg Roy, Phil Maurais and Arnold Borthwick, Lindzee learned the sport of gun handling, safety and marksmanship. Over time she competed with the shooters of the league in the winter postal […]
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Wilton couple continue peace work
WILTON — David Olson and Paula Widmer continue their “peace work” from their home in Wilton. The couple mentor young students from foreign lands who are now in the United States. They also find host families for exchange students through Youth Exchange and Study (YES), a program of the U.S. State Department. Earlier this year, […]
Posted inConnections, The Franklin Journal
Bowling results
WILTON — Tuesday Winter Mixed League bowling results for Dec. 18 at Meadow Lanes Bowling were: Men’s high game scratch, Kyle Walton 225, Wayne Doyon 205, Larry Melcher Jr. 188; high series scratch, Kyle Walton 597, Wayne Doyon 561, Stephen Adams 519; high game handicap, Kyle Walton 244, Will Dennis 238, Wayne Doyon 235; high […]
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Wilton police say man fired gun during dispute
WILTON — Police arrested a local man who they say fired a semiautomatic handgun during a dispute at a mobile home park early Tuesday morning. Timothy Koehler, 30, of Wilton, was arrested shortly before 1 a.m. at the Arkay Trailer Park in Wilton, according to a statement from police Chief Heidi Wilcox. He was charged […]
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: Scott J. McAlpine, 48, Jay, possession of a firearm by a felon, Dec. 28, $150 bail, court appearance Feb. 22, Jay Police Department. Shawna Marsocci-White, 22, Farmington, domestic violence, criminal mischief, Dec. 28, $200 cash bail, court appearance Jan. 24, Farmington Police […]
Posted inObituaries
William T. Yates
1941 – 2012 EAST WILTON — William Thomas Yates was born in Elyria, Ohio, to John Root Yates and Madelyn Hart Yates on Feb. 24, 1941. Educated in Elyria and LaGrange schools, he completed an undergraduate degree in chemistry-zoology at Oberlin College in 1963 and an M.D. degree from the University of Cincinnati, College of […]
Posted inObituaries
Maxine A. Scott
1920 – 2012 FARMINGTON — Maxine A. Scott, 92, of Wilton, died Saturday, Dec. 29, at the Sandy River Center for Healthcare and Rehabilitation. She was born July 11, 1920, in Jay, a daughter of Howard E. and Lucile (Thomas) Kyes. She received her education in the Wilton schools, graduating from Wilton Academy in 1937; […]