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East Wilton: Dunlookin Farm leaving the milk business

by Nicole Carter August 7, 2019August 7, 2019

Richard Corey and Dr. Michelle Mosher are eliminating organic dairy from their Wilton farm. A 30% loss in price per gallon and unpredictable expenses are driving the farmers’ decision.

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Livermore board awards scholarship

by Pam Harnden August 6, 2019August 6, 2019

LIVERMORE — Alexis Beardsley was named the recipient of the annual $1,000 Pollard Scholarship at Monday night’s meeting of the Board of Selectpersons. Livermore began awarding the scholarship in 1980 after the opening of a 50-year-old box containing papers showing Augustus Pollard had set aside funds, with instructions the interest be used each year to […]

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Body of Massachusetts hiker, 63, found in tent near Rangeley

by Matthew Daigle August 5, 2019August 6, 2019

The Maine Warden Service said Monday morning that they had found the body of a hiker from Massachusetts who had been reported missing on Aug. 3.

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Jay pursues grant to help businesses expand

by Donna M. Perry August 5, 2019August 5, 2019

The Barker Enterprises/Wood Pellet Warehouse is eligible for an increased grant of $50,000 to expand services.

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Vigil in response to gun violence set for Monday evening in Wilton

August 4, 2019August 4, 2019

In response to the various shootings recently across the country, a vigil will be held 6 p.m. Monday, August 5 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.

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Weather cooperates for Wilton Blueberry Festival

by Pam Harnden August 3, 2019August 16, 2021

Hundreds of people turned out to participate in or watch events taking place around town during the second day of the 37th Annual Wilton Blueberry Festival.