WILTON — The Planning Board approved construction of apartments for the fourth floor of the Bass Wilson Building on Thursday. The board held a public hearing on the project, but no residents attended. The project at the former G.H. Bass & Co. factory at 284 Main St. proposes eight apartments and one master suite, Joey […]
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Franklin County honored for improving health of Maine’s youth
FARMINGTON — Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0 and the Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County announced that two after school programs, two child care centers, and four health care practices in Franklin County are being honored for their commitment to excellence in healthy eating and active living for children and families. Established in 2012, the Let’s […]
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Loving sisters inspired GFWC watercolor
WILTON — A work of watercolor art by Wilton artist Barbara Hathaway was used on the General Federation of Women’s Club Maine fall meeting program booklet, the Pine Tree Notes September and October 2014 issue, and on stationery, the club directory and business cards used by GFWC Maine President Marjorie Goodwin of Clinton. Hathaway was […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — Recent league results at Meadow Lanes Bowling were as follows. Super Seniors, Oct. 7 Team standings: Silverbacks, Alley Cats, Leopards, Fisher Cats, Rhinos, Huskies, Pugs, Panthers, Cougars, Weasels, Bears, Bobcats, Wildcats, Tigers. High game scratch, women: Eunice Shurtleff 190, Marianne Plante 189, Jean Sickels 184, Elaine Melcher 171, Theda Fairbanks 170; men: Relland […]
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Wilton Area Food Pantry open WILTON — The Wilton Area Food Pantry will be open the fourth Saturday of each month, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., for Wilton residents who need to apply for food. Bring proof of residence. In November, the pantry will be open on Nov. 22. For more information, call 645-3526. […]
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Wilton man crashes vehicle, faces charge
WILTON — Police said a local man faces a drunken driving charge after his car went off Morrison Hill Road, hit a culvert, sheared off a telephone pole and struck a mailbox early Wednesday morning. Nicolas A. Messier, 21, was driving his 2006 Toyota Camry in East Wilton just before 1 a.m., police Chief Heidi […]
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Wilton voters approve firetruck purchase
WILTON — Voters at a special town meeting Tuesday approved spending up to $500,000 for a used firetruck. The vote was 32-27 by secret ballot at Academy Hill School. The Fire Department looked at hundreds of truck over 16 months, Chief Sonny Dunham said. “We’ve tried to see what the town needs and done a […]
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Wilton committee welcomes new restaurant owners
WILTON — The Wilton Downtown Committee, in conjunction with the Wilton Group, will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome the new owners of the Great Wall Chinese Restaurant to town. The ribbon cutting is at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, the official grand opening of the business. The public is invited to attend to welcome […]
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Saviello hopes for unity in the 127th Legislature
WILTON — State Sen. Thomas Saviello, R-Wilton, will be sworn in for his third term Dec. 3 to represent District 17 in the 127th Maine Legislature. The district will include all of Franklin County, as well as the towns of Mount Vernon, Fayette and Belgrade in Kennebec County. “My dream … we all get […]
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Wilton board to consider property cleanup bids
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons on Tuesday will consider awarding a contract to clean up property at 22 Adams St. The board will meet after a special town meeting at 7 p.m., Nov. 18, in the Academy Hill School cafeteria. The board held off hiring a contractor during the summer when property owner […]