WILTON — The asbestos cleanup at the Forster Mill site is finally nearing completion. After starting work last week, an Abatement Professionals crew is nearly through 70 percent of the site, owner Richard Rickett said. A DEP inspection of the worst area is expected Friday, and he hopes to complete the work by next week. […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Paul R. Girard, 48, Wilton, domestic assault, July 31, no bail listed, Wilton Police Department. * Casey Braley, 20, Farmington, domestic assault, Aug. 1, no bail listed, Farmington Police Department.
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Antique appraisal lab returning to Blueberry Festival
WILTON — A mobile appraisal laboratory will be at the Wilton Blueberry Festival on Friday, a fundraiser for the festival hosted by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Thomaston Place appraisers Kaja Veilleux and John Botero will provide instant appraisals for antique and collectible items brought to the laboratory parked on Main Street on Aug. 3 from […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — Bowling results at Meadow Lanes are as follows. Thursday Nite Summer Mix, July 12 Team standings: Wingnuts 64/24, Over The Hill 57/31, Whatever 53/35, Mackerel’s 53/27, Chicken Hawks 51/37, King Pin 50/38, Go With The Flow 48/40, No Names 42/46, Golden Girls 39/49, Nothing Better To Do 38/50, Eagles 36/52, Golden Guys 33/55, […]
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Vocalist next up in Concerts on the Lawn series
WILTON — Tedd Fish, known for his baritone voice, will perform Sunday, Aug. 5, at East Wilton Union Church as part of its 2012 Concerts on the Lawn series. Fish combines life stories, music and humor in a mix of songs from the past and present. His music ministry extends over many years as a speaker, pastor and […]
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Days of Caring volunteers help prepare Expo for Wilton Blueberry Festival
WILTON — Volunteers with the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area’s Days of Caring worked inside and out Tuesday preparing the Western Maine Expo on Weld Road for this weekend’s Wilton Blueberry Festival. Once again, most festival entertainment and crafters will set up in the space formerly used by Bass Shoe, festival organizer Shannon Smith […]
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Wilton road races set for Blueberry Festival
WILTON – The 30th annual Wilton Blueberry Festival 10K run, 10 K walk, and Kids 1-mile race takes place Friday, Aug. 3. Registration for the three races begins at 4 p.m. in the main lodge at Kineowatha Park. The Kids 1-mile race starts at 6 p.m. from the entrance of Kineowatha Park on High Street. […]
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30th Wilton Blueberry Festival starts Friday
WILTON — The 30th annual Wilton Blueberry Festival begins Friday and continues through Saturday, Aug. 3 and 4. What began as a summer bazaar celebrating blueberries and held by the First Congregational Church has grown over the decades. When the Lions Club gave up the town parade in 1990, organizer Shannon Smith took it on […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Stevie-Lee Gagne, 24, Phillips, failure to appear-domestic violence, July 23, $1,000 cash, court appearance Sept. 6, Farmington Police Department. * Tracey L. Steward, 46, Skowhegan, possession of suspended license, July 24, $300 cash bail, court appearance Sept. 20, Farmington Police Department. […]
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Red Claws clinic to visit area FARMINGTON — The Maine Red Claws third annual summer clinic series will continue next week with stops in Farmington, Thomaston and Auburn before concluding the summer schedule in Lisbon Falls. The 90-minute free clinics will be led by Red Claws point guard Kenny Hayes and former Red Claws forward […]