Folk duo Simons & Goodwin will give an encore performance at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, at Bass Hill Bed & Breakfast, as part of the Sing to ME in Wilton, Maine, concert series. Bob Simons and Renee Goodwin formed the acoustic act in 2006, entertaining audiences with a variety of blues, soft rock, country, traditional folk and […]
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Wilton police investigate home invasion
WILTON — Police continued their investigation Tuesday into a reported home invasion Monday on Canal Street, Chief Heidi Wilcox. Police responded to the report at about 8 p.m. A resident reported that an unknown man had entered a home. The male suspect is described as wearing blue jeans and a gray hooded sweatshirt. He is […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — League results at Meadow Lanes Bowling are as follows. Super Seniors, Sept. 25 Team standings: Cougars 26/6, Leopards 24/8, Rhinos 23/9, Huskies 22/10, Wildcats 22/10, Fisher Cats 19/13, Weasels 16/16, Alley Cats 14/18, Pugs 12/20, Silverbacks 12/20, Bears 11/21, Tigers 9/23, Bobcats 8/24. High game scratch, women: Eunice Shurtleff 196, Katie Wattles 196, […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Michael Picard, 73, Mercer, driving under the influence, Oct. 17, $3,000 unsecured bail, court appearance Nov. 29, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. * William Waas, 28, Rangeley, domestic assault, Oct. 18, no bail listed, Rangeley Police Department. * James C. O’Brien, 62, […]
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Wilton’s Baker’s Market to move into Bass Hill Bed and Breakfast
WILTON — The Baker’s Market Cafe received unanimous approval from the town’s Planning Board Thursday to proceed with a plan to move into the Bass Hill Bed and Breakfast at 19 Prospect St. Elizabeth Shibles, owner of the Baker’s Market, closed the cafe at 285 Main St. after building owner Matt Trundy decided not to […]
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N. Prince: An independent voice
As an independent, I choose candidates based on qualifications, not political parties. Former Gov. Angus King is most qualified to represent Maine in the U.S. Senate. As governor, he reduced the state’s general obligation bond debt by more than $150 million between 1995 and 2003, lowered the sales tax from 6 percent to 5 percent, […]
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Russell family reunion held in New Sharon
NEW SHARON — The descendants of Frank Arthur and Clara Minnie (Hanson) Russell gathered for a family reunion at the Congregational Church Vestry in New Sharon on Aug. 12 with 55 members present. A potluck luncheon was served at noon, with Rev. John Russell Tolman, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Russell leading the group in […]
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Hope Association to host Disability Rights Center speaker
RUMFORD — Anyone with an intellectual disability or a caregiver of a loved one is invited to gather together 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 while maintaining a waiting list for young adults who are unable […]
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Wilton Homemakers prepping for craft fair Oct. 20
WILTON — Wilton Day Homemakers met at St. Luke’s Church on Oct. 11, with 14 members and three guests. The thought of the day was, “Life is like a mirror; we get the best results when we smile in it.” The group received a thank-you card from the food pantry, for their community service project. […]
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Estate planning, planned giving WILTON — The Wilton Free Public Library will be hosting a presentation on estate planning and planned giving on Thursday, Oct. 18, beginning at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Attorney Ronald Aseltine of Wilton, and Jim Nicholson of Nicholson, Michaud & Co., Waterville, will be speaking about estate planning […]