Logan Comfort, 21, was driving a dirt bike at a “high rate of speed” on Temple Road when an ATV did a U-turn and the two collided, Wilton Police Chief Ethan Kyes said.
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Massachusetts father sentenced for drunken driving crash that killed son, injured two others in Rumford
Rumford Police Chief Tony Milligan urges everyone not to drink or text while driving, and not to take chances.
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Hall-Dale softball rallies past Dirigo to make fifth straight Class C final
The Bulldogs score two runs in the sixth and shut the door in the seventh to keep their title defense alive.
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ATV access routes will be decided by Wilton voters at future town meetings
Voters also approved adding $5,000 more to the Wilton Food Pantry for a total of $8,000.
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In Maine high school baseball and softball, navigating short season takes mental approach
With 16 games to play in a short span of time, a short stretch of struggles can tank a team or player’s season.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton businesswoman remembered for love of family and community, helping others
Sharon Rainey, 81, who owned Dutch Treat, a seasonal eatery and ice cream shop in Wilton, died from injuries she received in a fire at her home early Saturday.
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High schools Thursday: St. Dom’s softball advances to D South semifinals
Lisbon, Leavitt, Dirigo and Monmouth softball also moving on.
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North Jay boil water order still in effect as flow is restored
Ben Wright, superintendent of North Jay Water District, was driving down to an Auburn laboratory with samples of water to be tested on Thursday afternoon.
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Wilton residents to decide who controls ATV access in town
A citizen initiative asks residents if they want to rescind a 2023 vote that reaffirmed Select Board authority of ATV access routes, and give control to voters at town meetings.
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Dirigo class of 2025: Lessons learned, memories created
DIXFIELD — Forty-two seniors were presented diplomas at a Class of 2025 graduation ceremony performed in DeFoe Gymnasium at Dirigo High School on June 6. Class Valedictorian Alyssa Ellis noted, “Now that we stand on the edge of our future, let’s remember the friendships we’ve made, the lessons we’ve learned and the memories we’ve […]