Stories about Wilton

Wilton columnist found dead in his home

WILTON — Conservative columnist and financial adviser Lawrence E. Dwight Jr., known as J Dwight, 54, was found dead in his home on Orchard Drive on Monday. According to a Wilton Police Department press release, his body was found by his wife, Adrienne Neary, shortly before 1 p.m.... 9

Coalition to offer women free health screenings, education

FARMINGTON – In observance of National Women’s Health Week, health screenings and education will be offered to all women by Healt...

Potting plants for slae

Tyngtown Club’s annual plant sale will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 19, at Academy Hill School cafeteria in Wilton. Plants are donated by club members and others in the community. Each year the selection of available plants has grown to include locally grown perennials, seedlings...

Four taken to hospital after collision in Wilton

WILTON — Four people, including a child, were taken by ambulances to a Farmington hospital Friday after the two cars they were riding in collided at routes 2 and 4. An unidentified woman driving a rental car had turned left off Route 2 to cross over to Route 4 near the Jay line, when...

Bowling results

WILTON — Recent league results at Meadow Lanes Bowling were as follows. Super Seniors, April 10 Team standings: Alley Cats 160/96, Rhinos 160/96, Wildcats 151/105, Bobcats 142/114, Leopards 142/114, Huskies 135/121, Silverbacks 133/123, Cougars 132/124, Weasel...

Wilton downtown revitalization plan outlined

WILTON — Revitalizing the downtown will take time, effort, money, commitment and volunteers, but it all starts with a plan, Amanda Bunker of Wright Pierce architects told a gathering Wednesday at Academy Hill School. Bunker, along with consultants, presented highlights of the Wilton ...

Dad charged with murder after Maine baby dies

ARUNDEL, Maine (AP) — The Maine attorney general's office has brought a murder charge against a father who told police he squeezed his infant son's head and threw him into a chair, causing injuries that led to his death. Spokeswoma... 5

Bowling results

WILTON — The following are bowling results at Meadow Lanes Bowling. Super Seniors, March 27 Team standings: Rhinos 156/84, Alley Cats 148/92, Wildcats 143/97, Silverbacks 129/111, Bobcats 128/112, Huskies 127/113, Leopards 126/114, Cougars 126/114, Weasels 126...

Elder Independence Task Force formed in Franklin County

WILTON — A Franklin County Elder Independence Task Force recently formed to explore new models of elder care service delivery to help senior citizens in Franklin County maintain their independence in their own homes. Western Maine Community Action took the lead in pulling together the task ...

Briefly

Group making afghans, quilts WILTON — Wilton Day Group will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 10, at St. Luke's Church to make afghans and quilts. Participants are asked to bring squares. Local Council to meet May 12 FARMINGTON — The ...