WILTON — On Aug. 18, the Miller family reunion was held at the home of Lillian Miller of Wilton for the descendants of Nathan and Lila Lake Miller, Frank and Pearl Calden Knowles and Colby and Ester Knowles Miller. In attendance were Alton Miller of Wilton, Blanche Miller of Kittery and Wilton, Lillian Miller of […]
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Hazardous waste collection set for Franklin County
The annual Household Hazardous Waste collection events for Franklin County residents are scheduled for September. Residents may dispose of their toxic and hazardous wastes at the following locations: * Kingfield: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, Transfer Station, 304 Lexington Road. * Carrabassett Valley: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 8, Transfer Station, 4056 […]
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Stephens High Class of 1952 MEXICO — The class of 1952 from Stephens High of Rumford will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4, at the Coop for their monthly luncheon. All classmates and guests welcome. Mexico High Class of 1953 DIXFIELD — The Mexico High School Class of 1953 will meet at the Front […]
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Wilton compost recipe is ‘Class A’
WILTON — Mix, cook, set. The simple recipe produces a Class A compost at the town’s wastewater treatment plant and provides a cost-effective solution to handling sludge. Since 1996, the plant has composted sludge and offered it free. It even provides free delivery of larger loads in some areas at lower cost than what the […]
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Community breakfast Sept. 5 RANGELEY — The next Ladies/Community Breakfast with everyone invited to attend will be from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, at Country Club Inn, Country Club Road off Mingo Loop Road. Anyone with a special dietary need should call in advance for accommodation. For more information call 864-3831. College planning […]
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2 teens arrested for vandalism at Livermore Falls cemetery
LIVERMORE FALLS (AP) — Police have charged two 16-year-old boys in connection with a vandalism spree at a Livermore Falls cemetery. The teens were arrested at about 6 p.m. Tuesday and charged with aggravated criminal mischief in connection with the vandalism at Pleasant View Cemetery early Monday morning. Police say the charge is a felony […]
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VFW chicken barbecue Aug. 31 JAY — Jay VFW Post 3335 will hold a chicken barbecue at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, at 64 Jewell St. $8, eat in or takeout. For information call 897-5112. Whitney Lodge open house CANTON — Whitney Lodge 167 of Canton will hold an open house from noon to 4 […]
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Bowlers wanted; results listed
WILTON — Bowlers needed for Wednesday nights from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Meadow Lanes starting Sept. 5. If interested call 645-2440. Thursday Nite Summer Mix results from Aug. 9 are as follows. Team standings: Wingnuts 80/40, Whatever 77/43, Over The Hill 71/49, Nothing Better to Do 70/50, King Pin 68/52, Mackerel’s 63/49, Chicken Hawks […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON – The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: Shane T. Rackliffe, 24, Wilton, domestic violence, criminal restraint, Aug. 24, no bail listed, Wilton Police Department. Kevin G. Bliss, 57, Oquossoc, violation of condition of release, Aug. 24, $250 cash bail, court appearance Oct. 25, Rangeley Police Department. Bruce Hutchinson, 61, […]
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Workshop on identification, control of invasive plants
WILTON — The Maine Forest Service in cooperation with the Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District will be holding an invasive plant identification and control workshop from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, at the Wilton Town office on Route 156. An outside part of the session will take place on the Pond […]