UPDATE: Wilson Lake ice shack owner says it is not sinking again WILTON — An ice-fishing shack that went through thin ice on Wilson Lake was removed Tuesday afternoon, according to Maine Game Warden Dan Christianson. The shack apparently went into the water near the boat landing at Canal Street, he said. Christianson received a complaint […]
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Jonathan B. Fortin
1974 – 2016 DALLAS PLANTATION — Jonathan B. Fortin, 41, a resident of Wilton and formerly of Turner, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Jan. 9, doing what he loved — cross-country skiing at Saddleback. He was born Oct. 3, 1974, in Lewiston, the son of Steven and Jane (Moody) Fortin. Jon was a 1992 graduate of […]
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Wilton man dies while cross-country skiing in Dallas Plantation
DALLAS PLANTATION – A Maine Warden Service official said a Wilton man died Saturday while cross-country skiing on the Rangeley Lakes Trail Center trail system in Dallas Plantation. Jonathan Fortin, 41, was pronounced dead at the scene from an apparent medical problem, according to a news release from Maine Warden Service Cpl. John MacDonald. Donna […]
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Firefighters quickly put out fire in basement of Wilton house
WILTON — State fire investigators ruled that a fire in the basement of a house at 219 Magrath Road on Sunday afternoon was accidental, Deputy Chief Tom Doak said Monday. It is believed ashes may have been dropped Saturday when being taken outside so a collapsed wood furnace smoke pipe could be repaired, he said. […]
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Jeffrey Rowe elected to Wilton Selectboard
WILTON — Voters elected Jeffrey Rowe as selectperson Tuesday in a three-way race. He succeeds Paul Berkey who resigned in the fall. Rowe received 177 votes, Irving Faunce got 100 and Gerald Whitney had 38, Town Clerk Diane Dunham announced at Tuesday’s Board of Selectpersons meeting. A total of 315 residents voted, she said. […]
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Farmington police believe Wilton woman killed in accident
FARMINGTON — Police tentatively identified a Wilton woman on Saturday as the female who was hit by a vehicle and killed while she walking on Wilton Road early Friday, Police Chief Jack Peck Jr. stated in a release. Police tentatively identified the woman hit by a vehicle on Wilton Road early New Year’s day as […]
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Bottom line: Wilton teen’s diaper bank a success
WILTON — Fourteen-year-old Gracie Ward’s idea to start The Little Tushies Diaper Bank in March as part of a school philanthropic project continues to be a success. She wanted to raise awareness so that all babies have clean diapers to wear. Her goal was to provide disposable diapers to local families in need. She has […]
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3 seek election to Wilton Board of Selectpersons
WILTON — Three men are vying for a seat on the Board of Selectpersons in next week’s election. Balloting will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, at the Town Office. The vacancy was created when Paul Berkey Jr. resigned in the fall. Recently, the candidates shared their thoughts about the […]
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Wilton cancels Meet Your Candidates Night
WILTON — Due to the expected snowstorm, The Wilton Group has canceled the Meet Your Candidates Night planned for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, at Calzolaio Pasta Co. It will not be rescheduled, Town Manager Rhonda Irish said. Elections for the vacant selectboard seat will be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, at the Town […]
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Meet Your Candidates Night set for Tuesday in Wilton
WILTON — The Wilton Group will sponsor a Meet Your Candidates Night starting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, at Calzolaio Pasta Co. Three candidates seek to fill a vacancy on the Board of Selectpersons created when Paul Berkey resigned this past fall. The election will take place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, at the Town Office. […]