WILTON — Three people were injured in a three-vehicle accident Thursday morning in front of the Big Apple on routes 2 and 4. Jake Ducharme, 36, of Wilton, driving a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier, was attempting to take a left turn into the Big Apple parking lot when a 1999 Ford Contour driven by Earland Walker, […]
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Police at scene of three-vehicle accident
WILTON — Police are at the scene of a three-vehicle accident on routes 2 and 4 in front of the Big Apple in Wilton. At least two people were injured. Debris was strewn across the three-lane road. The accident occurred just after 11 a.m. Thursday. Wilton Fire-Rescue firefighters and two NorthStar Emergency Medical Services ambulances […]
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Wilton receives crosswalk lights for Depot Street
WILTON — A set of pedestrian-activated crossing lights have been donated to the town to help make a dangerous crosswalk at a blind curve on Depot Street safer for pedestrians. The town will install the lights, a gift from the Maine Department of Transportation, probably the first week of September, Town Manager Rhonda Irish said […]
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Wilton board turns off Route 2 streetlight
WILTON — Selectmen voted Tuesday to eliminate a streetlight located across from Prospect Street on Routes 2 and 4. The vote was split, 3-2, with Tom Saviello and Scott Taylor voting against darkening the light. Selectmen Terry Brann, Russel Black and Paul Berkey Jr. voted for the move. Eleven lights have already been turned off. […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Jaclyne McKinnon, 30, Wilton, warrant and fugitive from justice, Aug. 21, no bail listed, Wilton Police Department. * Tobin Fournier, 33, Jay, fugitive from justice, Aug. 21, no bail listed, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department.
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POTSDAM, N.Y. — The following students will attend Clarkson University in Potsdam, N.Y., as members of the Class of 2016: Aimee Giffune of Turner, a graduate of Leavitt Area High School. Giffune will be majoring in chemical engineering. Caleb Verrill of Poland, a graduate of Saint Dominic Regional High School. Verrill will be majoring in […]
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Area residents graduate from Colby College
WATERVILLE — Area residents were among 465 seniors who graduated from Colby College on May 20, receiving bachelor of arts degrees at the outdoor commencement. As commencement speaker, former British prime minister Tony Blair urged members of the Class of 2012 to continue learning with humility, to maintain an open mind and to serve others. […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — The Tuesday Summer Mixed League bowling results for Aug. 14 at Meadow Lanes Bowling were: Men’s high game scratch, Stephen Adams 190, Kyle Walton 183, Albert Farmer 177; high series scratch, Kyle Walton 525, Stephen Adams 490, Derek Nile Sr. 466; high game handicap, Albert Farmer 229, Stephen Adams 219, Derek Nile Sr. […]
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Blueberry Festival parade, baking, raffle winners named
WILTON — The Blueberry Festival winners from Aug. 3 and 4 are as follows: Parade entries Prettiest: first, Deron Maillet; second, Sunshine Pools; third, Betty Shible. Commercial: first, RS Osgood; second, Dutch Gap Auto; third, Stoney Fields. Americanism: first, Faith Way Baptist Church; second, Franco American War Veterans; third, Franco American War Veterans. Most original: […]
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Award-winning trio will give Concert on the Lawn
WILTON — The Hyssongs, an award-winning trio with consistent Top 40 songs on radio charts, will perform Sunday, Aug. 26, at the East Wilton Union Church. The free outdoor concert is part of the church’s 2012 Concerts on the Lawn series. The Hyssongs travel full-time sharing the gospel through music. Dell, Susan, & Richard Hyssong are known for […]