FARMINGTON — An Anson woman pleaded guilty Thursday to sexually molesting a child under age 12. Anna LaRochelle, 26, entered her pleas to felony unlawful sexual contact and visual aggression against a child by way of Alford plea, which means she doesn’t agree with the state’s evidence but acknowledges if the state presented it to a […]
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Towns can participate in Wilton’s household hazardous waste day
WILTON — Residents in several towns can participate in the household hazardous waste collection Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Wilton Transfer Station, 211 Munson Road. Hazardous waste will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon. These include items such as cleaners and varnishes. People from Wilton, Farmington, Byron, Carthage, Dixfield, Mexico, Weld, Peru, Perkins Township, […]
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Wilton awards bid for consultant on Forster Mill clean up
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons on Tuesday awarded a contract to Ransom Consulting Inc. for the Forster Mill cleanup. The bid of $26,200 was the only one received from the six requests for proposals sent out, Town Manager Rhonda Irish said. The town worked with the company on the first phase assessment of the […]
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Wilton moves to repair lake walls
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons voted Tuesday to hire Ripa Stoneworks LLC of New Sharon to work on lake walls at Kineowatha Park and the foot of Wilson Lake. The board voted 3-2 to hire owner John Ripa to do the work for $40 an hour. Selectpersons Tiffany Maiuri, Ruth Cushman and Jeffrey Adams […]
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Wilton man faces aggravated assault charge
WILTON — Police say a Wilton man is charged with choking a person during a domestic incident. Jason Jarvis, 30, of 14 Depot St. was arrested Sunday on a charge of aggravated assault and a charge of domestic violence terrorizing, Wilton Police Chief Heidi Wilcox said. Wilton officer Ethan Kyes was called to the Depot […]
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Wilton board considers participating in fire coverage meeting
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons agreed Tuesday to consider participating in a multitown meeting on fire coverage, but were concerned about not asking the chiefs of local fire departments to attend. Joshua Bell, chairman of the Farmington Board of Selectmen, told Wilton selectpersons that he and another Farmington selectman have gone to seven other […]
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171 stones cleaned, some repaired during Wilton cemetery workshop
WILTON — A total of 171 grave stones were cleaned with more than half of those also repaired during the four-day Maine Old Cemeteries Association (MOCA) workshop recently held at the Weld Street Cemetery. Led by gravestone professional, Joe Ferrannini of Grave Stone Matters, 94 stones of that number were repaired and cleaned, Deb Probert, MOCA […]
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Five businesses making a new start in Wilton
WILTON — Five new businesses recently received permit approvals to open in town. CDL Maine is ready to open by mid-September, owners Miguel Ibarguen and Ben Bourassa said following a recent Planning Board meeting. The company sells maple syrup equipment and supplies for maple syrup producers all across the state, Ibarguen said. Customers range from […]
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Wilton warns boaters of low water levels at dock
WILTON — Town officials are urging boaters who load or unload boats from trailers at the Wilson Lake boat launch to use caution due to low water levels. Wilson Lake’s water level is lower than normal due to the lack of rain, and the boat ramp is completely exposed. There is a risk of vehicles […]
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Wilton man charged with assault
WILTON — Police said a local man is charged with assaulting a family member and choking a veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder with whom he lived. Brian Bitting, 36, was arrested Saturday on a charge of assault on an older family member, Police Chief Heidi Wilcox said. After further investigation, Bitting was arrested Wednesday on […]