WILTON — A local man is accused of lighting a receipt for chips and Chapstick on fire and throwing it onto the floor in the entryway at Dollar General on Route 2 on Thursday. A customer stomped out the fire and alerted the clerk, according to an affidavit filed by state fire investigator Jeremy Damren with […]
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New warming shack opens at Kineowatha Park
The Kineowatha Park ice rink and new warming shack is open.
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Wilton Fire Department faces increase in calls
WILTON — Fire Chief Sonny Dunham told selectpersons Tuesday that the department was facing an increase in calls. It received 76 calls in the past quarter, an increase of about 60 percent. For the year, the department has responded to 25 percent more calls than last year. He said the incidents were not of any particular […]
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3C Society to host free Christmas dinner
WILTON — The 3C Society will be hosting the 4th Annual Family Style Christmas dinner at the Harnden Masonic Hall, 70 Bryant Road, from noon to 1:30 p.m. on December 25. The 3C (caring, compassion and community) Society is asking for reservations by Dec. 21 for a food count, but no one will be turned away. […]
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Wilton approves retail medical cannabis permit
WILTON — Following a Site Plan Review Thursday, Nov. 1, the Wilton Planning Board granted a permit for a retail medical marijuana storefront. The store will also sell soil, nutrients and growing science materials. Alden Sylvester, of Fayette, and a business partner plan to open Power Plant at the former Hayden Shoe Store, 410 U.S. […]
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Wilton Rec soccer champs
Red Lightning repeated as champions of the Wilton Recreation Department major league soccer division with a 1-0 win over the Maroon Gladiators team. The winning score came with just over a minute left and capped off an exciting championship game. Team members are Leia Goodwin, Riley Mercer, Brian Mastine, Mason Tyler James Civiello, Judah Wildrick, […]
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Property issues and permitting discussed in Wilton
WILTON — Code Enforcement Officer Charles Lavin reported on several issues at the Board of Selectpersons meeting Tuesday night. Lavin stated a property owner on Thompson Street had received a 30-day notice to clean up their property. This came after someone at a neighboring residence reported rat activity, he said. “I am just informing the […]
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Wilton accepts bid proposals
WILTON — Several bids were considered at the Wilton Board of Selectpersons meeting Tuesday night. Public Works foreman Dale Roberts recommended work to the highway department garage doors be awarded Lennie Bolduc Carpentry of Peru. Roberts said Bolduc’s low bid of $11,534 fell close to his estimate of $15,000. Roberts also recommended awarding work on […]
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Butch Weed’s family hopes shame, technology will break open 10-year-old case
WILTON — Rachel Skidgell rubs her left hand over a tattoo of a red and black ribbon on her right arm. It is something she does every day. The tattoo is a constant reminder of her brother, Raymond “Butch“ Weed, who was killed 10 years ago. His killer is still at large. The 40-year-old Weed […]
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Farmers’ markets in the area
A sure sign of warm weather is the reopening of farmers’ markets across the state, and there are plenty to visit in the area Maine.