WILTON — Talking to God and about God is just part of who Mona Linder is. “The older I get, the more I realize how good God is,” said Linder, 91, of East Wilton. Her faith and love of people guided her to open a business while she was in her late 60s. Linder and […]
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Wilton man faces aggravated domestic violence charge
WILTON — Police say a Wilton man faces a charge of aggravated domestic violence assault after an incident escalated to an attempt to strangle a household member with his hands. Andrew Ryder, 31, was arrested on the charge after police were called to his residence about 5:30 a.m. Friday morning, Wilton police officer Ethan Kyes […]
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Wilton board hikes sewer rates
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons increased sewer rates Tuesday to provide for debt on the department’s renovation project along with regular operation and maintenance costs. The new rates include a 2.5 percent contingency amount built in to cover non-paying accounts, said Mandy Olver of Olver Associates, the company providing environmental engineering work on the […]
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Wilton Town Office closes for holiday
WILTON — The Wilton Town Office will be closed on Friday and Monday for the Christmas holiday. The Transfer Station will be open during its regular hours on Saturday, Dec. 24, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., but will be closed on Christmas Day.
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Meadow Lanes Bowling lists results
WILTON — Tuesday Night Mixed Winter League bowling results from Nov. 29 at Meadow Lanes Bowling were: Men’s high game scratch, Mike Marquis 227, Stephen Adams 225, Kyle Walton 225, Jim Barker 213; high series scratch, Kyle Walton 581, Stephen Adams 550, Wayne Doyon 540; high game handicap, Jim Barker 259, Stephen Adams 256, Thad […]
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Jay man accused in road rage incident in Franklin County towns
FARMINGTON — A Jay man is accused of pointing a loaded handgun at a vehicle with children in it several times as he drove, with children in his vehicle, from Jay to Wilton and Farmington. The road-rage incident began near the Jay Transfer Station on Route 4 in North Jay at about 1 p.m. Saturday, […]
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Wilton considers sewer rate increases
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons considered options Tuesday for repaying loans for the wastewater system upgrade but want to hear from ratepayers before making a decision. A public hearing will take place during the next board meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, at the Town Office. After reviewing the present billing system, […]
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Wilton offering recycling for food scraps
WILTON — A food-recycling program began Tuesday at the Transfer Station. AgriEnergy is providing two totes for scraps, which will be taken to Exeter in Penobscot County and turned into biogas to produce electricity for a dairy farm next to the Agri-Energy digesters. The byproduct is used for bedding for dairy cows. Residents can collect […]
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Farmington moving ahead with retail strategy if two other towns join
FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Tuesday to tentatively move forward with a retail recruitment strategy if three of the four towns considering it also commit to the proposal. A representative from a Texas-based customer analytic company, Buxton Group, met with town officials from Farmington, Jay, Livermore Falls and Wilton in October. The […]
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Wilton woman pleads guilty in cocaine trafficking case
FARMINGTON — A Wilton woman pleaded guilty Monday to unlawful furnishing of cocaine. Crystal D. Taylor, 42, made the plea to the Class C charge in Franklin County Superior Court. A conviction is punishable by up to five years in prison and five years of probation. Assistant Attorney General David Fisher dismissed two Class B […]