The Wilton Parks and Recreation Committee is considering multiple ideas on how to spend the donation, including renovations for facilities and venues like the town’s basketball court and buildings at Kineowatha Park. They are also looking for input from the community.
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Two young children, mother taken to hospital Sunday after car is rear-ended in Wilton
Heather Chaney, 32, of Rangeley was driving a truck that collided with the car and she was charged with OUI, police chief said.
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Wilton churches plan ‘Blue Christmas’ service
The Wilton Ecumenical Community Outreach (WECO) churches are scheduled to hold a “Blue Christmas” service at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 59 High St. Blue Christmas is a day in the Advent season marking the longest night of the year. On this day, WECO will hold a church service that […]
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Beal University to establish Wilton campus to address Franklin County nursing shortage
Beal University will train students to become registered nurses.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton man accused of trafficking suspected heroin and fentanyl
Shawn Lord was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for a traffic infraction late Dec. 2 in Wilton
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Postal service truck delivering mail goes up in flames in Wilton
The truck shorted out under the dashboard, and the truck caught fire, according to fire rescue Chief Sonny Dunham.
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Wilton children’s museum announces return of ball blower, blanket fort exhibits
WILTON — A staple now for many families in the western Maine region, the Western Maine Play Museum at 561 Main St. has been creating stimulating experiences and environments that are interactive, engaging, and fun since 2019. Now entering its third year, the museum is in the process of bringing back some popular exhibits, adding […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Wilton Select Board brainstorms on spending ARPA funds
The board suggested spending some of the $418,000 it will receive from ARPA on funding for broadband, pay raises/bonuses for front-line workers like police, firefighters and grocery-store workers, or funding for stay-at-home parents unable to work because they can’t afford childcare services.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Veterans thanked for their service in Farmington, Wilton
Presentation of flags, speeches given by local and state dignitaries, plus the placement of wreaths at war memorials were part of ceremonies honoring veterans.
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Wilton Appeals Board upholds Planning Board’s denial of Wilson Lake Marina application
The Wilton Appeals Board denied Wilson Lake Marina’s appeal following an application denial from the town’s planning board.