BRISTOL, R.I. — The following local residents are among those to be named to the Roger Williams University dean’s list for the fall 2013 semester. Alexandra Landry of Wales, majoring in accounting Jacob Weeks of New Gloucester, majoring in global communication Sarah Smith of Wilton, majoring in graphic design communications Melora Lavoie of Poland, majoring […]
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Wilton Fish & Game ice fishing derby set for Sunday
WILTON — The third annual Wilton Fish & Game ice fishing derby will begin at 6 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, on Wilson Lake. It runs to 4 p.m. Last year, when derby organizer Alan Hart arrived about 5 a.m., the lake “looked like a city out on the ice as people got ready and started […]
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Farmington man charged after three-vehicle crash in Wilton
WILTON — A Farmington man was issued a summons on a charge of failure to yield after a three-vehicle accident Thursday morning at the intersection of McCrillis Corner Road and Route 133. Jeremy Harris, 20, of Farmington was at the stop sign on the east side of Route 156, also known as McCrillis Corner Road, Wilton […]
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Two painting courses offered through Franklin County Adult & Community Education
WILTON — Franklin County Adult & Community Education spring brochure is offering two art courses with art instructor Barbara Hathaway, “Painter of Sunsets.” Art of Watercolor starts Monday, Feb. 24, and Acrylics starts Wednesday, Feb. 26. Both classes are at the Hathaway Art Studio, 32 Maple St., Wilton. Each class is held from 6 to […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — The following league results have been recorded at Meadow Lanes Bowling. Super Seniors, Dec. 31 Team standings: Leopards, Tigers, Huskies, Cougars, Pugs, Bears, Wildcats, Bobcats, Alley Cats, Rhinos, Silverbacks, Weasels, Fisher Cats. High games scratch, women: Eunice Shurtleff 211, Elaine Melcher 180, Betty Gatchell 175, Katie Wattles 170, Fran Viles 162; men: Bill […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — The following are bowling league results at Meadow Lanes. Super Seniors, Dec. 17 Team standings: Leopards, Cougars, Huskies, Tigers, Pugs, Wildcats, Bears, Bobcats, Rhino, Silverbacks, Alley Cats, Fisher Cats, Weasels High games scratch, women: Eunice Shurtleff 192, Pearl Steward 189, Theda Fairbanks 188, Fay Adams 184, Mary DeCristofaro 178; men: Mike Collins 237, […]
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TGIF Potluck Supper is Feb. 14 NEW PORTLAND — The Western Mountains Baptist Church will host their monthly TGIF Potluck Supper at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14. Baked beans will be provided. Bring a dish to share. For more information, call Kathy at 265-4651. Ladies/Community Breakfast is Feb. 19 RANGELEY — The next Ladies/Community Breakfast […]
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Meeting date changed PERU — The Peru Historical Society meeting has been postponed until April 10. College planning workshop Feb. 13 WILTON — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will host a free workshop, “Essentials of College Planning,” for adults 19 and over at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at Wilton Career Center, 865 US Route […]
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Wilton library reports upward trends for first half of year
WILTON — The number of people using the Wilton Free Public Library is up, especially in the children’s area. So is the use of e-books, interlibrary loans and fundraising, Director David Olson told selectmen last week. Along with providing the good news and being conscious of rising costs and needs, Olson asked selectmen their thoughts […]
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Mt. Blue senior wins third place in ‘Beautiful Minds’ competition
FARMINGTON — Seventeen-year-old Alessandro Pane likes taking sounds people don’t like and trying to make them into a melody they would enjoy. He incorporated some unique sounds he produced and his own music, along with his own narrative, into a piece he wrote for The Beautiful Minds Challenge. Pane, of Wilton, is a senior at […]