FARMINGTON — Dorothy “Dottie” N. McDonald, 68, a resident of McRae Street in Wilton, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Dec. 26, surrounded by her loving family at Franklin Memorial Hospital. She was born March 5, 1943, in Livermore Falls, the daughter of Theron and Beverly (King) Nichols. Dottie was a 1961 graduate of Livermore Falls High […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — Tuesday Winter Mixed League bowling results for Dec. 13 at Meadow Lanes Bowling were: Men: high game scratch, Wayne Doyon 220, Kyle Walton 213, Larry Melcher Jr. 200; high series scratch, Wayne Doyon 595, Kyle Walton 583, Larry Melcher Jr. 562; high game handicap, DJ Nile Jr. 251, Wayne Doyon 245, Paul Smith […]
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Adult, youth grief support programs offered
LEWISTON – Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice is offering programs this winter to provide information and support to adults and youth in central and western Maine grieving the death of a loved one. Program sessions help participants understand the grief process, share feelings and experiences and find hope and comfort. All programs are led by […]
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Wilson Grange to take guests to ‘Hollywood’
WILTON — Ever wonder what it would be like to attend an after Oscars party? Well wish no more. Wilson Grange is taking guests to Hollywood for New Year’s Eve. The Wilson Grange Passport Dinner Tour, with the theme Hollywood ‘Night at the Oscars,’ will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. Attendees are […]
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Wilton’s flags on Main Street project gains support
WILTON — Eighty American flags will fly above the streets of Wilton, East Wilton and East Dixfield from May to November, thanks to donations pouring in for a project celebrating community patriotism. It started as a community service project for members of the Wilton Day Extension Homemakers, but attracted the support of Wilton residents and […]
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Acoustic guitar maker builds each piece by hand
When Bill Russo, of Wilton, spends time in his shop, he is anticipating a sound. No, it’s not the sound of saws and sanding machines that his profession as a carpenter might suggest. It is the unique tone of a custom-made, flattop acoustic guitar. Russo has spent a number of years crafting guitars, each of […]
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Christmas Eve service WILTON — St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will host its annual Christmas Eve service at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24. The Holy Communion also includes many Christmas carols, and features a chancel drama by noted local actor Michael Cooper. This is a particularly good service for those wanting to experience a Christmas Eve […]
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Wilton robbery suspect’s bail set
FARMINGTON – A Franklin County justice ordered a Livermore Falls man accused of armed robbery to be held on $50,000 cash or $100,000 surety bail. Robert T. Judd, 32, of 393 Fayette Road, made an initial appearance in Franklin County Superior Court on Friday. Wilton police had a warrant for Judd’s arrest after he was […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — Tuesday Winter Mixed League bowling results for Nov. 29 at Meadow Lanes Bowling were: Men’s high game scratch, Larry Melcher Jr. 210, Kyle Walton 207, Stephen Adams 181; high series scratch, Larry Melcher Jr. 596, Kyle Walton and Stephen Adams 512, Ken Vining 473; high game handicap, Derek Nile Jr. 237, Larry Melcher […]