WILTON — The Wilton Post Office reopened Friday, two days after it was closed because of structural issues related to the roof, a U.S. Postal Service official said Friday. Melissa Lohnes of Postal Service Corporate Communications said normal operations will resume Saturday. She said as far as she knew no major repair work had to be done. […]
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Wilton post office temporarily closed
WILTON — The Wilton post office was closed Wednesday because structural issues related to the roof make it unsafe, an official said. Melissa Lohnes of U.S. Postal Service Corporate Communications said no timetable has been set for reopening. The problem was discovered at closing time Tuesday afternoon, Lohnes said. If employees had not been leaving […]
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Susan N. Knockwood
1948 – 2014 JAY — Susan N. Knockwood, 66, of Jay, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, Feb. 23. Sue was born April 28, 1948, a daughter of Arris and Eleanor (Trask) Nadeau. She attended local schools, graduating from Wilton Academy in 1966. After high school, Sue went on and […]
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Jay Amvets to hold dance Feb. 28 JAY — The Lane-Dube Amvets Post No. 33 will host a dance from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. Noel & Don will be performing. Members and guests, no cover. For more information, call 897-4112. Wilton Area Food Pantry open WILTON — The Wilton Area Food Pantry […]
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Meadow Lanes bowling results
WILTON —The following are league results at Meadow Lanes Bowling. Tuesday Mixed Nights Winter, Jan. 20 Men’s high game scratch, Floyd Bullen 246, Craig Bullen 230, Kyle Walton 214; high series scratch, Floyd Bullen 665, Kyle Walton 619, Craig Bullen 592; high game handicap, Floyd Bullen 252, Brian Wight 242, Craig Bullen 241; high series […]
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Animal shelter’s Fur Ball is Feb. 20 FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter Fur Ball will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at UMF North Dining Hall. Cost is $20 per family or $5 per ticket. The ball was postponed from Saturday, Feb. 14. For more information, visit fcanimalshelter.org or […]
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Clayton Coe LaPlant
1926 – 2015 EAST DIXFIELD — Clayton Coe LaPlant, 88, of East Dixfield, died Wednesday morning, Feb. 18, at his son’s home with his family at his side. He was born in Dixfield on Nov. 29, 1926, a son of William and Addie Sampson LaPlant Sr. While a junior in high school, Clayton was drafted […]
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Wilton board OKs truck purchase for Water Department
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons unanimously agreed Tuesday to the purchase of a new truck for the Water Department. Bailey Brothers Ford of Livermore Falls offered a new 2014 truck for $22,510, department Superintendent Clayton Putnam said. It’s a four-wheel-drive with a standard 8-foot box and a bumper-to-bumper warranty. “It’s a plain Jane, nothing […]
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Wilton hearing set for March 17
WILTON — A story published on Page B1 of Wednesday’s Region edition should have said a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant will be held March 17 at the Town Office.
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Wilton moves forward on ‘slum and blight’ grant
WILTON — The town has been invited to apply for a $400,000 Downtown Revitalization Grant to address blighted areas, Town Manager Rhonda Irish told the Board of Selectpersons on Tuesday. The town’s letter of intent for the Community Development Block Grant has been accepted. The slum and blight designation for a portion of the town […]