WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons approved a proposed 2015 budget of $516,228 for the water department Tuesday. During the coming year, the department intends to apply for a rate change, Clayton Putnam, water/wastewater superintendent told the board. The amount has not been determined yet. The rate hike would take effect in January 2016, he […]
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Jay man dies in early morning crash
WILTON — A Jay man died in an early-morning accident Thursday on Route 156, just west of McCrillis Corner. Dennis Hanson, 37, was returning home from work when his vehicle went off the road, rolled over and landed on its roof against a utility pole, Wilton police Chief Heidi Wilcox said in a release. The […]
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Abused children die as authorities fail to protect
At least 760 children died of abuse or neglect in the U.S. in a six-year span in plain view of child protection authorities — many of them beaten, starved or left alone to drown while agencies had good reason to know they were in danger, The Associated Press has found. To determine that number, the […]
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Wilton board reviews new, used options for firetruck
WILTON — The considered purchase of a practically new versus used firetruck raised questions by the Board of Selectpersons Tuesday. Planned as an update on the Fire Department’s search for an aerial truck, some board members considered approving a demo truck, one used for dealer demonstrations, until a second option was voiced — a 2000 […]
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Wilton voters accept slum, blight declaration
WILTON — The thought of putting a slum and blight designation on part of the town is not a pleasant one, but a majority of voters Tuesday agreed it was a good move. About 30 residents attended a public hearing and special town meeting Tuesday at the Town Office to decide whether to accept the […]
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Western Maine Play Museum goal continues
WILTON — Western Maine Play Museum board members and volunteers have raised over $90,000 in pledges, cash donations and in-kind support for the children’s museum. “We’ve had a lot of support and want to keep the project rolling,” said Angela McLeod, board president. “We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished in five months of fundraising.” A […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Farmington: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Livermore Falls: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Vienna: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Vienna: Special town meeting, 7 p.m., Town Office Weld: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Wilton: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Wednesday Livermore: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Livermore Falls: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m., Town […]
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Senior luncheon postponed OXFORD — Anderson Staples Post 112 is postponing their senior luncheon scheduled on Dec. 23 due to the fact that The American Red Cross will be doing a blood drive on that day. If you are able to attend the blood drive, Post 112 would be grateful. The luncheon will be held […]
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Wilton special town meeting set for Tuesday
WILTON — Townspeople will gather for a public hearing and special town meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the Town Office. Voters will consider declaring a portion of town as a slum and blighted area in order to apply for a Community Development Block Grant. The declaration would pertain to Depot Street […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — Recent league results at Meadow Lanes Bowling are as follows. Incredible Seniors, Nov. 6 Team standings: Eagles, Doves, Owls, Blue Birds, Chickadees, Cardinals, Flickers, Crows, Hawks, Starlings, Blue Jays, Robins, Wrens, Orioles, Sparrows. High game scratch, women: Marianne Plante 200, Fay Adams 186, Eunice Shurtleff 186, Betty Williams 183, Cathy Walton 180, Linda […]