WILTON —Bob Simons and Renee Goodwin met more than 40 years ago on the folk music scene, then pursued independent music careers before forming an acoustic act in 2006. Since then, they have performed a variety of styles of Americana music, including blues, soft rock, country and traditional folk — with original songs by Simons. […]
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Lawrence W. ‘Pa’ True
RUMFORD — Lawrence W. ‘Pa’ True, 69, of Mexico, passed away Aug. 3. He was born Oct. 31, 1942, in Mexico, the son of Emily Sinclair and Harold True. Lawrence was a resident of this community most of his life. He was a student in the Mexico school district and served in the U.S. Navy. […]
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Franklin County arrest log
* Jammie Cote, 28, Farmington, domestic violence assault, Aug. 3, no bail listed, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. * Kenneth Littlefield, 56, Chesterville, domestic violence assault, criminal threatening, Aug. 3, $250 cash bail, court appearance Aug. 23, Maine State Police. * Michael Dellarma, 24, Wilton, driving under the influence/drugs, Aug. 4, $3,000 unsecured, court appearance Sept. […]
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Police make arrest in connection with Wilton home invasion
WILTON — Police have charged a Massachusetts man in connection with a July 4 home invasion and assault on Birch Street that sent a young woman to the hospital. Devon Barrows, 18, West Bridgewater, Mass., was arrested Saturday on charges of aggravated criminal trespass and assault. Police searched for Barrows after an 18-year-old victim first […]
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9-year-old girl wins Best in Show with trifle at Wilton Blueberry Festival
WILTON — Nine-year-old Kennady Savage of Wilton figured to earn a ribbon Saturday for her debut entry in the Wilton Blueberry Festival‘s cook-off. She entered what she called a Blueberry Smile Trifle in the Desserts category for children ages 15 and under. She used angel food cake, plain whipped cream, strawberries and blueberries, and topped […]
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FMH Auxiliary donates $20,000 to hospital
FARMINGTON — A donation to Franklin Memorial Hospital, scholarship announcements and the installment of new officers were just a few of the actions taking place at the annual meeting of the Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary on June 6. The meeting began with Les Gatchell, vice president, welcoming members and providing background on the development and […]
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Wilton antiques and collectibles shop closing
WILTON — The Collector’s Delight shop on Routes 2 and 4 is closing due to health reasons. For the past five years, Bob and Toni Bowering have run the shop offering antiques and collectibles. “It’s a Mom and Pop shop now operating with the help of family,” Toni Bowering said Thursday. Bob was diagnosed recently […]
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Town prepares for blueberry festival
WILTON — Town Manager Rhonda Irish marked roads at noon Thursday for Friday’s annual road races. Members of Wilton Congregational Church hung clothing around the sanctuary and talked about the chicken barbecue. Down the street at the Luthi Building, Wiltona members gathered items together for Saturday’s sale. At St. Luke’s Episcopal, the women’s group planned […]
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Briefs
Library Day at blueberry farm WILTON — The annual “Library Day” will be held at the Wilton Blueberry Farm on Saturday, Aug. 4. The proceeds of all sales of blueberries on that day will be contributed to the Wilton Free Public Library. “The crop arrived early and is bountiful,” according to farm owners Irving Faunce […]
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Alice Harnden Trask
SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass. — Alice Harnden Trask, 86, died on Thursday, July 26, in Southbridge, Mass. She was born in Wilton, Feb. 17, 1926, the only child of Newton and Eleanor Bubier Harnden. Mrs. Trask graduated from Wilton Academy in 1944, with honors, first prize several times in public speaking, sang in the chorus, played in […]