AUGUSTA — Earland W. Masterman, 88, of Weld, died peacefully with his wife and family by his side at the Maine Veterans’ Home on Friday evening, Oct. 28. He was born Sept. 28, 1923, in Weld, the son of Algie and Carroll Smith Masterman. He was raised by his mother and stepfather, Roland Plaisted, until […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — Super Seniors bowling results for Oct. 4 at Meadow Lanes Bowling were: Team standings: Weasels 28/12, Alley Cats 26/14, Silverbacks 25/15, Tigers 24/16, Cougars 24/16, Wildcats 23/17, Fisher Cats 22/18, Huskies 20/20, Rhinos 20/20, Leopards 18/22, Pugs 14/26, Bears 14/26, Bobcats 12/28. Women: high game scratch, Jean Sickels 182, Fran Viles 181, Theda […]
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Exension Homemakers attend Aroostook County meeting
Franklin County Extension Homemakers attended the Maine Extension Homemakers Council meeting in Aroostook County, where MEHC President Barbara Hathaway, of Wilton, presided. Claudina Bechtel, Connie Simpkins and Lynda Davis attended from Weld Extension Homemakers. Amy Palmer attended from the Clearwater Homemakers. Betty Thompson and Carolyn Kelly arranged the two-day event as members from the hosting […]
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Prescription drug collection planned for Saturday
What: Prescription drug take-back When: Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Wilton and Livermore Falls police stations WILTON — Local police and Livermore Falls police will join other agencies in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their respective stations. An officer will […]
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Wilton man faces sex charges
WILTON — Police say a local man was arrested Tuesday after a preteen told police about incidents of alleged sexual contact. Ronald Gleason, 39, of Wilton, was arrested on a felony charge of unlawful sexual contact and also faces a misdemeanor charge of unlawful sexual touching. The arrest followed an investigation by Sgt. Richard Billian […]
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Grace W. Rodzen
FARMINGTON — Grace W. Rodzen, 88, of Farmington, formerly of Wilton, died Tuesday, Oct. 25, at the Sandy River Center for Nursing Care. She had been a resident of Pinewood Terrace in Farmington for the past three years. She was born Sept. 1, 1923, in Wilton, a daughter of Daniel and Ruth Webb. She attended […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — Tuesday Winter Mixed League bowling results for Oct. 11 at Meadow Lanes Bowling were: Men: high game scratch, Kyle Walton 216, Stephen Adams and Larry Melcher 195, Mike Crandall 192; high series scratch, Kyle Walton 623, Stephen Adams 545, Larry Melcher Jr. 520; high games handicap, Jim Smith Sr. 233, Kyle Walton 228, […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — Friday Night Live League results for Oct. 14 at Meadow Lanes Bowling were: Team standings: Wanna Bee’s 36, 12; Gutter Dusters 30, 18; Alley Oops 28, 20; Sandbaggers 26, 22; Bowl of Jello 26, 22; Two Bags & 4 Balls 24, 24; Easy Riders 24, 24; Bowling Buddies 22, 26; Easy Going 22, […]
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Greaton’s latest is about a boy murdered in ’40s
WILTON — Tim Greaton, who was born and raised in Auburn, has written “Under-Heaven,” a novel about a boy who was murdered in 1940s coastal Maine. For Nate, the pain didn’t end at death. His spirit became trapped somewhere between Heaven and Earth. The paperback version of “Under-Heaven” is to be released in early November; […]
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Everett L. ‘Matt’ Masterman Jr.
LAKE CITY, Fla. — USAF CMSGT (retired) Everett L. “Matt” Masterman Jr. of Tallahassee, Fla., passed away Oct. 19, at the Veterans’ Hospital Facility. Matt was born Oct. 9, 1932, in Wilton. He attended Wilton schools and graduated in 1951 from Wilton Academy. He received a BA in English from the University of Maryland in […]