WILTON — Voters at Monday’s annual town meeting authorized the purchase of a firetruck to be shared with the East Dixfield Fire Department and approved appropriating an estimated $2.2 million in undedicated revenue to reduce property taxes. The firetruck purchase will be through a lease-purchase agreement for up to $400,000. The cost will be shared […]
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Man injures fingers when gun cartridge explodes in Wilton
The unidentified man is a member of the Wilton Fish and Game Club.
Kayaker rescued after breaking leg on Kennebago River in Rangeley
Rescuers bushwhacked their way into a wooded area to Derek Berlew.
Jay-based school district directors seek legal advice after director’s post on Facebook page
The Spruce Mountain High School robotics team suggested celebrating Pride Month on Facebook, prompting a comment from a director that has been called ‘hurtful.’
Phillips residents approve $1.4 million budget and plan for new fire station
Residents filled the Phillips Area Community Center to vote on 41 articles.
Kingfield Select Board discusses village enhancement, speed tables
The Select Board discussed the responsibilities of the Village Enhancement Committee and reviewed the results of a speed table survey during their Monday meeting.
Wilton to consider $4.9 million spending plan for municipal government
Selectperson Phil Hilton and Mt. Blue Regional School District Director Gwendolyn Doak were reelected Tuesday.
Livermore Falls resident accepts write-in vote for selectman
John Barbioni received nine write-votes on Tuesday as did write-in candidate Margaret Leclerc. She declined the position on Thursday.
Jay crash strews trailer contents over state Route 133 in Jay
Traffic was rerouted for about 75 minutes after Mark Bogue, 73, of Farmington lost control of an SUV while hauling a trailer.
Truck hydroplanes off road, strikes pole in Washington Township
Gage Donnell of Dexter and his two passengers were not injured, Franklin County Deputy Andrew Morgan said.