WILTON — A special time for Christmas shopping Saturday at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is for children only. Parents are welcome to enjoy coffee and doughnuts in the church kitchen while the youngsters shop in an adjoining room, organizer Justy Nazar said. Santa’s Workshop, an annual event for local children, takes place from 9 to […]
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Author of book on Wilton will sign copies in Farmington
FARMINGTON — One of the newest additions to the “Images of America” series came to town this week. Author Tamara N. Hoke of Jay will sign copies of her work on the history of Wilton starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Devaney Doak & Garrett Booksellers on Broadway. A publisher delivered a box […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — The following are recent league results at Meadow Lanes Bowling. Super Seniors, Oct. 28 Team standings: Leopards, Silverbacks, Alley Cats, Cougars, Fisher Cats, Rhinos, Bobcats, Bears, Weasels, Pugs, Panthers, Tigers, Huskies, Wildcats. High game scratch, women: Fran Viles 195, Mary DeCristofaro 186, Eunice Shurtleff 182, Fay Adams 174, Lee Farrell 174; men: Paul […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — Shiretown Men’s League bowling results for Nov. 12 at Meadow Lanes Bowling were: Team standings: F & E Builders 168 1/2, 106 1/2; Powerade 151 1/2, 123 1/2; North Builders 149 1/2, 125 1/2; Pinsetters 142 1/2, 132 1/2, Rif Raf 136, 139; Webster Heating 133 1/2, 141 1/2; Jack’s Plumbing 116, 159, […]
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Homemaker Extension groups announce programs
The Franklin County Homemaker Extension programs for the month of December follow. The public is more than welcome to attend any of the meetings or community service projects. The groups are in partnership with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Clearwater: Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. at Shorey Chapel for storytelling and holiday party. FMI: […]
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Three escape rollover with minor injuries in Wilton
WILTON — Three people were taken to Franklin Memorial Hospital with minor injuries Saturday night after their truck went off Main Street and rolled over. Pablo Fuentes, 28, of Wilton was driving a 2003 Chevrolet 1500 near the site of the former Backus Garage on Main Street about 8:30 p.m., Wilton police Chief Heidi Wilcox […]
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FMH Remembrance Tree decorations honor loved ones
FARMINGTON — The Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary once again has a Remembrance Tree with tree decorations that can be purchased “in memory of” or “in honor of” one or more individuals for $5. The tree in the hospital lobby shows the names of the dedications, as well as the donors who made the gift. Proceeds […]
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Wilton police chief lauds advisory panel
WILTON — Police Chief Heidi Wilcox thanked the Police Advisory Committee in her quarterly report to the Board of Selectpersons this week. “The Committee worked for several months to resolve a dangerous intersection at Munson Road and Route 2 at the Big Apple,” she said. Members reviewed statistics on the numerous collisions in that area […]
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Great Katahdin Auction is Dec. 11 FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue Middle School and the Katahdin community seventh graders will host the Great Katahdin Auction on Thursday, Dec. 11, in the MBMS cafeteria. Viewing of the items begins at 5 p.m., with the live auction beginning at 6 p.m. Auction items include split firewood, tool sets, […]
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Wilton police using risk-assessment tool in domestic violence cases
WILTON — Over the past two years, the Police Department has seen a drop in domestic violence cases, Chief Heidi Wilcox said Wednesday. “It’s down a lot,” she said, although she’s waiting on official statistics to quote the percentage. Wilcox attributes the drop to a stable department where “people are starting to trust us.” She […]