WILTON — Police said a Jay man who broke an officer’s nose and blackened her eyes when she tried to arrest him Friday night, was charged Monday with assault on a police officer. Geoffrey Labbe, 54, was driving on Route 4 near the Jay town line at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday when Wilton officer Courtney […]
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Area students named to Colby College dean’s list
WATERVILLE — Area students were named to the dean’s list at Colby College for their outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2014-15 year. Eva M. Neczypor of Lewiston, a member of the Class of 2016, is the daughter of Linda Iverson of Lewiston and Thomas Neczypor of Brunswick, and attended Brunswick High […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — Recent winter league bowling results at Meadow Lanes Bowling are as follows. Tuesday Mixed Nights, Jan. 6 Men’s high game scratch, Mike Marquis 247, Floyd Bullen 243, Rick Smith, 223; high series scratch, Mike Marquis 635, Todd Bullen 607, Wayne Doyon 562; high game handicap, Mike Marquis 280, Rick Smith 271, Craig Bullen […]
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Ash Wednesday service in Wilton WILTON — For the start of Lent, an Ash Wednesday service and light meal will take place Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Wilton Congregational Church. A light meal begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by a service of ashes and prayer in the sanctuary at 6:15 p.m. All are welcome. Ash […]
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No Monday game at Bridge Club LEWISTON — The Lewiston Bridge Club winners of the individual movement at the Lewiston Armory on Feb. 3 were as follows: first/second tie, Marta Clements and David Lock; third/fourth tie, Rosemarie Goodwin and Hazel Glazier. Winners on Feb. 10 were: first, Marta Clements and Hazel Glazier; second, Paul Sherman […]
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Wilton ice-fishing derby attracts 90 anglers
WILTON —Wilton’s fourth annual Wilson Lake ice-fishing derby got underway at 6 a.m. on Saturday from the boat launch off Lake Road. The temperature was 5 degrees below zero and didn’t warm up much by noon. Snow flurries swept through on a light breeze by 10 a.m. as heavier snow showers began obscuring distant hills […]
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Roberts Farm open during vacation NORWAY — The Roberts Farm Preserve warming hut will be open — with cross country skis and snowshoes available to borrow — from noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, Feb. 16 through Feb. 20, for school vacation week. It will continue to be open from 10 a.m. to 4 […]
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Rumford Eagles Valentine’s dance RUMFORD — The Rumford Eagles Auxiliary will have a Valentine’s Day Dance from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Feb. 14, in the Social Room. Music will be provided by Backlash. All proceeds go to the Heart & Vascular Center at CMMC, through the Max Bear heart fund which is an Eagles […]
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Wilton Hardware seeks customer ideas for re-opening
WILTON — If responses to an online survey indicate interest, the return of Wilton Hardware to downtown is welcome news to residents. “The town needs it. It’s great to have it come back,” new owner Jeff Chaisson said. “It sounded like an adventure and I’m up for it.” Chaisson and Josh Michaud, who also own […]
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Local nonprofits seek votes for grants
BANGOR — Bangor Savings Bank Foundation donates $100,000 to Maine-based nonprofit organizations throughout the state each year through their Community Matters More campaign. CMM is an opportunity for people in Maine to show their support for nonprofits doing important work in Maine. The organizations listed on the ballot will each receive a $1,000 grant and […]