Elks plan Texas hold ’em FARMINGTON — A Texas hold ’em tournament will take place Friday, Sept. 28, at the Farmington Elks Lodge, 120 School St. Registration is at 6 p.m., game will start at 6:30. $55 buy in, 75 percent cash return. For more information call Barb at 778-6761. All proceeds will benefit Elks […]
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Howard — Adams
Nikki Howard and Aaron Adams WILTON — Francis and Mary Howard of Wilton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Nikki Michelle Howard, to Aaron Michael Adams, son of Gregory and Andrea Adams of Avon. The future bride graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington with a bachelor of science degree. She […]
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Wilton medical marijuana offices OK’d with conditions
WILTON — The Planning Board voted 5-2 Thursday to give conditional approval to create nine spaces for medical marijuana providers in a building on Route 2 in East Wilton. After learning that the state considers the proposal legal, board members determined the application submitted by Lucas Sirois of Farmington fit within the town’s ordinances and […]
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Wilton class held 60-year reunion
WILTON — The Wilton Academy Class of 1952 held its 60-year reunion on July 21 at the Wilson Lake home of Marie and Frank Young. Those in attendance were Edgar Beisaw, Bette Lou Clark, Richard Dyke, Lois Henry, Louise Lake, Terry Mayo, Cynthia Osgood, Phil Rafter, Lauren Rollins, Sherrill McGrath, Janet Sylvester and Frank Young. […]
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Kennebec Valley Community College dean’s list
FAIRFIELD — The following students have earned a place on the Kennebec Valley Community College spring 2012 dean’s list by achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying nine credit hours or more for the semester. Avon: Cathe A. Kelley. Chesterville: Amy A. Curtis. Dixfield: Jared M. Luczynski. Farmington: Dylan T. Turner. […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — The Shiretown League bowling results for Sept. 12 at Meadow Lanes Bowling were: Team standings: Jack’s Plumbing 36 1/2, 13 1/2; Rif Raf 30, 20; Pinsetters 27, 23; Webster Heating 25, 25; Team 7 25, 25; F & E Builders 23, 27; North Builders 20 1/2, 29 1/2; DRC 13, 37. Men’s high […]
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Wilton Tip A Cop event benefits Special Olympics
WILTON — Maine State Police and local police will host a Tip A Cop night Friday, Sept. 21, to benefit the Law Enforcement Torch for Special Olympics. The event will be held at 6 p.m. Calzolaio Pasta Co. in Wilton. Local law enforcement officers will assist the restaurant staff waiting tables for tips, all to […]
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Arts, crafts group to meet Sept. 25 FARMINGTON — The first fall meeting of the Franklin County Arts and Crafts Association will be held Tuesday, Sept. 25, at the University of Maine at Farmington North Dining Hall to begin plans for its annual Christmas show. Now in its 41st year, FCACA is made up of […]
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Wilton board gets update on observation platform project
WILTON — Selectmen heard an update Tuesday on plans to build an observation platform on Coubers Brook so residents can view birds and other wildlife. Wilton Conservation Commission members Nancy Prince, Martha Martin and Selectman Russell Black said the committee was pursuing permission from landowners for the platform. The plan is to access the bog […]
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Tennis scrambles on Sept. 22 are fundraiser for courts, library
WILTON — Players are wanted for the Gail Saviello Memorial Tennis Scrambles to be held from 9 a.m. to mid-afternoon Saturday, Sept.22, at the Academy Hill School tennis courts. Rain date is Sept. 23 at 11 a.m. Individuals will sign up the same day as the tournament at the courts. Each player will have different […]