WILTON — Wilton would benefit from a economic development study of downtown that would suggest ways it could better attract visitors and boost business, according to the application to the state for a $10,000 planning grant. Voters at a special town meeting Tuesday will be asked to approve the grant application to the Maine Department […]
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Adams family holds reunion in Wilton
WILTON — The 15th reunion of the descendants of Alton and Ethel (York) Adams was held recently at Lucille Stevens’ camp at Pease Pond. There were about 50 attending from Maine, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas and Vermont. The time was spent socializing, swimming, playing games and having a potluck dinner. The business meeting was conducted […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — Bowling results are announced at Meadow Lanes for the Tuesday Summer Mixed league, Aug. 3: women’s, high series, scratch, Eunice Shurtleff 491, Lynn Chellis 474, Linda Meunier 456; handicap, Mary Hutchinson 652, Stephanie Millay 648, Lynn Chellis 642; high game, scratch, Linda Meunier 190, Beth Allen 185, Lynn Chellis 178; handicap, Mary Hutchinson […]
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Town looking at grant to plan for downtown area
WILTON — Selectmen held a public hearing Tuesday to discuss applying for a Community Development Block Grant to provide a means to plan for and look at economic development and low to moderate income housing needs in the downtown area. The town is applying for the grant just for planning, Town Manager Rhonda Irish told […]
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Deputy chief honored for 47 years of firefighting
WILTON — After years of service to not only Wilton but also Strong and Phillips, Wilton Fire Department recently honored Deputy Chief Kendall Burdin for his 47-years of firefighting service with a Life Time Achievement Award. Starting at an early age, Burdin now 64, followed his mentor, his father Mac Burdin of Strong, into a […]
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Wilton gears up for 28th Annual Blueberry Festival
WILTON— After 20 years of being the key organizer for the 28th Annual Wilton Blueberry Festival, Shannon Smith says this weekend’s festivities could be the best yet. Her biggest coup has been lining up an appearance by the Halifax-based, internationally-known, singer-songwriter Dave Carroll, who will perform with his band in a free concert at 7:15 […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — Bowling results have been announced at Meadow Lanes for the Thursday Night Summer Mix league, June 24: team standings, What Ever 41/23, Heidi And The 3 Bs 40/24, Unforgiven 38/26, Da Dirty-Dawgs 34/30, Golden Guys 32/32, Hammer Squad 32/32, Golden Girls 31/33, Eagles 30/34, Blue Birds 26/38, No Names 16/48. High game scratch, […]