Garden tea FARMINGTON — The Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is hosting a Garden Tea at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, in the Bass Room at Franklin Memorial Hospital. The tea, free and open to the public, will include information about the Auxiliary and how it benefits the hospital, and live entertainment. The primary purpose of […]
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Wilton considers shutting off more street lights
WILTON — More street lights may be turned off if voters this month approve a budget of less than $30,000. Selectmen on Tuesday night reviewed a plan to shut off 13 more street lights. Orange tape will soon mark the light poles, Town Manager Rhonda Irish said. Last year, voters decided to shut off almost […]
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Duo will provide night of British folk music
WILTON — Peter and Donna Campion will share tales of love and everyday life from British folk music on Friday, June 8, at Baker’s Market Cafe. The duo will also perform a few drinking and hunting songs. The Campions, founding members of the traditional Celtic folk group Talisker, will perform as part of Sing to ME in Wilton, Maine, a […]
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Wilton voters get to meet, greet selectmen candidates
WILTON — Experience, ideas and a love for their community were expressed by candidates for the Board of Selectmen Wednesday during a meet-and-greet forum. During the June 12 election, voters will choose between three candidates to finish the last two years of Paul Gooch’s term. Chris Krauss, Tiffany Maiuri and Paul Berkey Jr. are seeking […]
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Wilton plant to hold open house before town vote
WILTON — An open house at the sewage treatment plant at 78 Davis Court is planned for Friday and Saturday. The plant will be open for visitors from 9 a.m. to noon June 1 and 2. Residents can see the 34-year-old plant and view the areas that are planned for upgrade under Phase II. Voting […]
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Wilton receives $200,000 EPA grant
WILTON — Cleanup of the former tannery site on Route 2 could begin by late summer or early fall now that the town has been awarded a $200,000 federal Environmental Protection Agency grant. Ridding the town property of hazardous materials will help prepare it for future development, Town Manager Rhonda Irish said. She was notified […]
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Meet and greet, forum scheduled for Wilton candidates
WILTON — The Wilton Group is hosting a meet-and-greet candidate forum from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, at Calzolaio Pasta Co. in the function room on the second floor. The goal is to create an informal atmosphere where the Wilton community can meet and ask questions of the candidates running for the Wilton […]
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Local students inducted to nursing honor society at Saint Joseph’s
STANDISH — The following students were inducted to the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. The society honors undergraduate and graduate nursing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and nurse leaders exhibiting exceptional achievements in nursing. Lauren Cartmel of Lewiston, a senior nursing student. Cameo Larrivee of […]
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Homemakers group held annual meeting
WILTON — The Franklin County Extension Homemakers annual spring meeting was held at the East Wilton Grange, with Barbara Hathaway presiding president. The theme was “red, white & blue and birds, too.” Wilton Day Extension president Hazel Flagg and members hosted the event. Decorations of bird houses were place on each table and used as […]