WILTON — Twelve youngsters from both Cushing and Academy Hill Schools were rewarded for their reading efforts with a brand new bicycle Friday. Wilton Lodge #156 went to the schools in April to offer the Mason’s Bikes for Books program to local students. For each book read or read to them, they could submit their […]
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Wilton voters put some money away for new capital funds
WILTON — Voters at the annual town meeting Monday opted to put money away for three new capital accounts. About 80 people considered the potential impact of a proposed $3 million budget for the town before deciding safety should win out. Voters agreed with selectpersons, overriding motions for no money for the new capital accounts. […]
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Farmington teen gets surprise from ‘North Woods Law’ stars
WILTON — When 14-year-old Tarek Haines of Farmington couldn’t go white-water rafting with classmates Monday because of health restrictions, he went fishing near the boat launch at Wilson Pond. He did not know it at the time, but his grandmother, Terry Gordon, and his mother, Charity Haines, were keeping a secret. As Tarek fished, Maine […]
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Franklin County resource fair offers senior info
WILTON — Franklin County’s second annual Senior Resource Fair, hosted by the Wilton Police Department, takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at the Wilton Public Safety Building on Main Street. “This is not just a Wilton event,” Wilton Police Chief Heidi Wilcox said. “We are only hosting. We want people […]
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Warren Rollins
WILTON — Public memorial visitation for Warren Rollins was held on Saturday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to noon at Wiles Remembrance Center, 136 High St., Wilton, ME 04294. A memorial service began at noon with the Rev. Ira Hall from Bean’s Corner Baptist Church in Jay officiating. Military honors were rendered by the United […]
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Cynthia Dyke Osgood
FARMINGTON — Public memorial graveside services for Cynthia Dyke Osgood were held Monday morning, June 1, at 10 a.m. at Lakeview Cemetery, Wilton, with Rhonda Wiles-Rosell as celebrant. Special music included “The Old Rugged Cross” and her favorite Irving Berlin song, “Always.” Her grandchildren, Brooke Pancoe and Cole Osgood, gave personal eulogies and her daughter-in-law, […]
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Wilton town meeting set for Monday
WILTON — Voters at Monday’s annual town meeting will consider budget articles amounting to $3 million, including capital accounts for recreational trails, a retaining wall at Kineowatha Park and building demolition. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 15, in the cafeteria at Academy Hill School. Members of the select board will provide a […]
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Couber’s Brook wildlife observation platform opens in Wilton
FARMINGTON — A chorus of birds sing out their tunes at Couber Brook Pond Wednesday serenading the view from a new wildlife observation platform. There is more to see for those who quietly sit and wait. And now there is a place there to do just that. The Wilton Conservation Commission has completed and opened […]
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Adams takes seat on Wilton selectboard
WILTON — Jeffrey Adams was elected to a three-year term on the Board of Selectpersons on Tuesday with 239 votes. The other candidates for Thomas Saviello’s seat were Irving Faunce, 147 votes, Gerald Whitney, 108 votes, and Joey Kinsey, 35 votes. Two candidates for the Regional School Unit 9 board ran unopposed. Cheriann Harrison received 226 […]
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4 seek seats on Wilton Board of Selectpersons
WILTON — Four candidates are vying for a seat on the Board of Selectpersons in elections from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, at the Town Office. The winner will succeed Tom Saviello, who is not seeking re-election. Three of the four candidates responded to requests for information on their employment, experience, priorities […]