WILTON — Spruce Mountain Middle School students toured Earth Keeper Castings on Wednesday morning to learn about worm composting. The students are involved with the school’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Lego League program. The after-school activity uses robots, research and creative thinking to address a problem and develop innovative ways of […]
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Wilton burglary at Rocky Hill Landscaping investigated
WILTON — Police are investigating a burglary at Rocky Hill Landscaping on Cemetery Road on Wednesday, according to officials. The burglary was reported at 12:35 a.m. Security cameras show two people entering the property and taking about $2,000 in merchandise from a commercial marijuana growth area, according to Wilton police Chief Heidi Wilcox. The intruders […]
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Denise A.M. Breton
1954 – 2015 WILTON — Denise Alice Marie Breton, 61, of Wilton passed away on Monday morning, Sept. 14, comforted by her friends and support staff. She was born in Lewiston on June 13,1954, the only child of Leopold and Marguerite Marie Cliché Breton. She celebrated her Catholic religion and French-American heritage. Denise found LEAP […]
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Wilton board sets special town meeting
WILTON — On Tuesday, the Board of Selectpersons planned a special town meeting for Oct. 20 to seek voter approval to apply for a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant and possible funding for the waste treatment plant construction project. The town has been approved to apply for the grant for work on a Kineowatha […]
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Local apple orchards expect a bumper crop
Separate box: Some Maine orchards will provide some family fun as they celebrate Maine Apple Sunday on Sept. 13, according to State Senator Andy Buckland’s weekly update. Maine orchards participating in Maine Apple Sunday are listed online at www.maineapples.org/directory/index.php/admin FARMINGTON/WILTON — It may be early in the apple season for local orchards Morrison Hill Orchard […]
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Tyngtown benefit tourne a hole in one
The Tyngtown Tee Time Benefit was held Saturday, Aug. 29 at Wilson Lake Country Club in Wilton. Golfers played in a scramble format. Dick Austin, Rusty Clukey, Bruce Dyke and Cliff Harris came in with the low gross scores. John Cureton, Nancy Stowell, Dick Stowell, and Suzanne Twitchell were the low-net winners. Nancy Stowell was […]
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Teacher of the Year review panel to visit Wilton
FARMINGTON — A review panel for Teacher of the Year candidates will visit Academy Hill School in Wilton on Sept. 29, Principal Keith Acedo told the school board Tuesday. Fourth-grade teacher Brenda LaVerdiere is one of the three candidates in the running for the title of 2016 Teacher of the Year. The winner is expected […]
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Wilton signs loan agreement, moves ahead on park grant
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons have voted to convert a forgivable loan to permanent financing through the Maine Municipal Bond Bank. Town Manager Rhonda Irish told the board the interim loan/grant was received three years ago through the Maine Department of Environmental Protection SRF program. The loan/grant was part of the funding for Phase […]
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Vehicles collide at Routes 133 and 156 intersection
JAY — A two-vehicle collision Friday slowed traffic at the intersection of Routes 133 and 156 at Bean’s Corner. Randall Pollis, 16, of Wilton was driving a 1999 BMW on Route 156 and was crossing Route 133 when he collided with a 2003 Jeep driven by Steven Blanchard, 59, of South Portland, who was traveling […]