1962-2012 ALBEMARLE, N.C. — Roberta Elaine Verrill Whittaker, 83, of Wilton, passed away Friday, Nov. 9, in Albemarle. She was born on March 13, 1929, in Livermore Falls, to the late Ralph Verrill and the late Verda Hardy Verrill. She is survived by adaughter, Vickie Arnold Churchill, and three grandchildren. She worked at Forster Manufacturing […]
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Celebration of Veterans Dance FARMINGTON — The Farmington Elks Lodge will presents the Celebration of Veterans Dance from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Nov. 10, with music by Temple Rocks. Cost is $10 per person, veterans free. Tickets available at Madore’s Market or at the Elks Lodge Lounge, downstairs. Walking tour of farm fields JAY […]
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Harvest supper date changed LIVERMORE FALLS — Eaton Memorial United Methodist Church will hold the annual harvest supper from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the church, corner of Church and Knapp streets. The menu includes roast pork, potatoes, vegetables and homemade pies. Adults meal will be $8 and under 12, $4. The […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — Bowling results for the Incredible Seniors on Oct. 4 at Meadow Lanes were as follows: High series handicap, women: Barbara Tardif 691, Katie Wattles 672, Betty Williams 667, Fay Adams 653, Mary DeCristofaro 652, Helen Lambert 648, Sharon Rainey 647, Linda Blodgett 644; men: Arlo White 692, Terry White 690, Ham Allen 684, […]
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Grace E. Cox
FARMINGTON — Grace E. Cox, 87, a resident of Wilton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Monday, Nov. 5, at Franklin Memorial Hospital following a short illness. Grace was born Oct. 28, 1925, in Livermore, one of six daughters of Thomas and Effie (DeMone) Demont. She attended local schools. She married Arthur Kyes […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — Bowling results for the Incredible Seniors on Oct. 4 at Meadow Lanes were as follows: Team standing: Cardinals 30/10, Sparrows 30/10, Starlings 29/11, Chickadees 26/14, Blue Birds 24/16, Wrens 22/18, Owls 22/18, Flickers s22/18, Hawks 21/19, Crows 19/21, Orioles 16/24, Eagles 16/24, Blue Jays 14/26, Doves 13/27, Robins 8/32. High game scratch, women: […]
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President explains role of Homemakers Extensionists
WILTON — Franklin County Extension Homemakers President Barbara Hathaway attended the Franklin County Extension Association annual meeting and shared information about the Homemakers program. She chose as her motto, “Franklin County Extension Homemakers are a treasure in our communities,” during her two-year administration. Hathaway said a treasure box was brought to each meeting in which […]
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Summer meals program proposed for Wilton children
WILTON — A summer meals program for children at Kineowatha Park is being considered, Recreation Director Frank Donald Sr. told selectmen Tuesday. Donald has attended meetings on providing U.S. Department of Agriculture summer meals to local children. The scope of daily activity at the park, including swim lessons and children who stay there for the […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Michael Dellarma, 24, Wilton, violation condition of release Oct. 29, no bail listed, Wilton Police Department. * Joseph Degone, 28, Wilton, domestic violence assault, Oct. 31, $250 cash, court appearance Dec. 20, Wilton Police Department. * Richard Dame, 43, Farmington, violation […]
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Homemakers held annual fall meeting
WHITNEYVILLE — The Maine Extension Homemakers Council annual fall meeting was held Sept. 14 and 15, with Barbara Hathaway of Wilton presiding. Washington County Extension Homemakers hosted the two-day event. WCEH President Connie Pennell and Vice President Judy Spencer welcomed the members with added welcome remarks from Betsy Fitzgerald, Washington County manager. Friday activities provided […]