WILTON — Elaine Weed, the mother of Raymond “Butch” Weed, who was shot to death 15 years ago at his home, died in April without knowing who killed her son and without justice being served. “It is incredibly hard for any parent to pass without the answers,” “Butchy” Weed’s sister, Rachel Weed Skidgell of Carthage said. […]
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Origin USA buys Wilton buildings, plans to add 25 jobs
FARMINGTON — Origin USA is expanding into the former Hammond Lumber Co. site in Wilton and adding 25 or more jobs, President Pete Roberts told Mainebiz on Friday. He said the current 20,000-square-foot manufacturing plant at 125 High St. in Farmington will expand to add denim and leather products, while “the new Wilton facility is […]
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Wilton man accused of lighting receipt on fire in Dollar General entryway
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 […]