FARMINGTON — A new exhibit on health education planned for the 2014 Wilton Blueberry Festival requires some extra fundraising. WKTJ will host a live radio-thon from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, March 21, organizer Shannon Smith of Wilton said. She will be joined by state Sen. Tom Saviello, R-Wilton, and Rick Davis from the local […]
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West Paris food pantry WEST PARIS — The Neighborhood Niche Food Pantry will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, at West Paris Baptist Church, 15 Church St. The pantry is open the first and third Tuesday of each month. West Paris residents are invited to come once a month. Spurrs Corner […]
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Wilton meeting on Forster building set for Tuesday
WILTON — Residents will decide Tuesday how they want selectmen to proceed on the former Forster mill property. The special town meeting is at 7 p.m. March 18 at the Town Office. Wilton Recycling LLC, owned by Adam Mack, owes the town $8,400 in back taxes from 2009 to 2011, Town Manager Rhonda Irish said […]
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Grange to kick off free workshops
WILTON — Wilson Grange No. 321 will begin a series of free, public workshops on a variety of agricultural and food production methods in March. Kicking off the year-long series is a presentation at 2 p.m., March 22, by local farmer, Pam Harnden, who will teach prospective gardeners how to successfully start seedlings at home. […]
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Court orders Wilton man to pay $9,500 for violating property ordinance
WILTON — A local man recently was ordered by Franklin County Superior Court to pay the town $9,500 and attorney fees for violating the Building and Property Maintenance Ordinance. The town took action against Duane Pollis, an Adams Street homeowner, in early October after numerous complaints about his cluttered yard, some dating back to 2009. […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievements
BALTIMORE, Md. — Emily M. Pakulski, formerly of Mechanic Falls, has received her Bachelor of Arts from Goucher College in May of 2013 majoring in communications with a concentration in studio art, with a final GPA of 3.45. Emily is a 2009 graduate of Poland Regional High School, and has recently moved to New York […]
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Ditzler Library changes hours NEW SHARON — The Jim Ditzler Memorial Library has new hours starting the week of March 9 to serve the needs of the community. The library will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays and Saturdays. Wiltona meeting […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — Tuesday Winter Nights League bowling results for Feb. 18 at Meadow Lanes Bowling were: Men’s high game scratch, Kyle Walton 226, Mike Marquis 215, Rob Storer 206; high series scratch, Kyle Walton 634, Mike Marquis 590, Skip Johnson 530; high game handicap, Rob Storer 245, Mike Marquis 232, Kyle Walton 230; high series […]
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Wilton prepares for elections, annual meeting
WILTON — Nomination papers for two seats on the Board of Selectmen and for a School Board director will be available March 17 at the Town Office, Town Manager Rhonda Irish said this week. Terms for Selectmen Paul Berkey and Terry Brann and school board member Keith Swett are expiring, she said. Anyone interested in […]