DIXFIELD — East Dixfield fire Chief Randy Hall was ecstatic on Tuesday morning. On Monday, the volunteer East Dixfield Fire Co. Inc. took delivery of a 2011 International pumper, its first new diesel pumper in 30 years. “We’re pretty excited to get it,” Hall said. On Tuesday, he had the $200,000 firetruck on display beside […]
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Police investigate attempted entry
WILTON — Police are investigating someone opening a door to a residence on Allen Street early Wednesday while a woman was watching television. The woman was downstairs and heard a noise at about 12:30 a.m., Wilton police Administrative Assistant Lucille Porter said. She thought the noise was a cat scratching, and then heard someone come […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — Thursday Night Summer Mix bowling results for May 5 at Meadow Lanes Bowling were: Team Standings: Blue Birds 6/2, The Bowling Alley 6/2, No Names 6/2, Doubles 6/2, Fowl Play 4/4, Heidi and The 2BBE’s 4/4, Eagles 4/4, Hill Side Gang 4/4, What Ever 2/6, Golden Girls 2/6, Golden Guys 2/6 High Game […]
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Wilton Public Library announces reading programs, special events
WILTON — The Wilton Public Library has announced its summer programs and special events. The summer reading program, “The Art of Reading,” will kick off with a theatrical performance by The Little Red Wagon Theatrical Troupe at Academy Hill School gymnasium at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 29. Registration and goal setting will begin on Tuesday, […]
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Wilton Day Group held meeting, made summer plans
WILTON — The Wilton Day Group met June 9 to go to the Front Porch Cafe. Seven members enjoyed lunch and breakfast. The group discussed having a craft fair in November to raise money for flags to be put up on Main Street in Wilton, East Dixfield and East Wilton. This will be the community […]
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Strong woman injured, toddler receives minor scratches
WILTON — A woman from Strong was critically injured Thursday and her young son received minor scratches when the vehicle she was driving left Route 133, hit a rock and rolled over, Wilton police Sgt. Richard Billian Jr. said. Amanda Crandall, 24, was traveling north on the road at about 9 a.m. toward Farmington, south […]
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Blues, folk music will fill Wilton cafe
WILTON — Singer-songwriter Susan Margaret Reidy will bring her finger-style guitar blues and contemporary folk music to Baker’s Market Cafe on Friday, June 10. She will be accompanied by Paul D’Alessio on fiddle. The 7 p.m. performance is part of Sing to ME, a series of occasional concerts highlighting and supporting local performers. Reidy is […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — Tuesday Summer Mixed League bowling results for May 24 at Meadow Lanes Bowling were: Men’s high game scratch, Kyle Walton 198, Will Dennis 191, Sonny Child Jr. 180; high series scratch, Kyle Walton 575, Sonny Child Jr. 511, Will Dennis 490; high game handicap, Mike Child 231, Kyle Walton 230, Will Dennis 229; […]