WILTON — A field hockey round robin Sunday will raise funds for breast cancer and children’s cancer research. The Wilton Field Hockey Team will host the Field Hockey Frenzy starting at 10 a.m. Sept. 21 at Kineowatha Park, coach Lindsay Boothby said. A raffle of items and sales of T-shirts and homemade refreshments are planned, […]
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Wilton signs resolution against state referendum question on bear hunting
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons unanimously agreed Tuesday, on behalf of the town, to sign a resolution opposing the Nov. 4 referendum question banning the use of bait, dogs and traps for bear hunting. During the board meeting, Bob Parker and Peter Shippee, both of Wilton, sought the town’s support of a no vote […]
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Wilton Fire and Rescue color guard to present colors at Red Sox game
WILTON — Wilton Fire and Rescue’s color guard is headed for Fenway Park. The guard will present the colors prior to the Boston Red Sox game against the Tampa Bay Rays at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, Kyle Ellis, guard member, said. The guard will go on the field for the national anthem. The group […]
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GrowSmart Maine begins pilot project with Movie Night on Sept. 17
LIVERMORE FALLS — GrowSmart Maine will soon release a new online community resource: Making Headway in Your Community. T his online clearinghouse of local, regional, statewide and even national organizations connects community members with people available to assist in identifying goals and completing on-the-ground projects related to economic development, environmental conservation and community revitalization. GrowSmart […]
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Masonic supper on Sept. 20 WILTON — On Saturday, Sept. 20, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., there will be a public Masonic supper at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Hall, 70 Bryant Road in East Wilton, to benefit the Building Fund. The menu will be barbecue chicken, potato salad, cole slaw, rolls, strawberry shortcake and […]
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Wilton police check on masked, knife-toting pedestrian
WILTON — Police said a man walking on Route 156 past White Auto and wearing special gear with multiple knives early Monday afternoon was nothing to worry about. After police received complaints about the man who was wearing camouflage, mesh, a bug mask over his face and carrying the knives, officer Derek Daley checked on […]
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Wilton Recreation accepts signups for basketball program
WILTON — The Wilton Recreation Department is preparing for the kindergarten and first-grade basketball program. Signups will be taken from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 29 and 30, in the skating rink building at Kineowatha Park. The program is open to boys and girls and will begin Oct. 6. Kindergartners will go […]
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Police investigate break-in at Wilton apartment
WILTON — Police are investigating a burglary at an apartment on Knapp Street that occurred over the weekend. The empty apartment is being renovated, Wilton officer Derek Daley said. The door was latched and locked and the burglar pulled it off the hinges, he said. The burglar left cigarettes and other belongings in the apartment, […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Livermore: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Livermore Falls: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Wilton: Selectboard, 7 p.m., Town Office Wednesday Livermore Falls: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Thursday Chesterville: Special town meeting, 7 p.m., Town Hall Jay: Water District Trustees, 6 p.m., Niles Memorial Library Strong: RSU 58, 6:30 p.m., Elementary School
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Farmington pedestrian’s foot run over
FARMINGTON — Police say a vehicle ran over the foot of a pedestrian in a crosswalk on High Street on Monday morning, causing the woman to fall backward and strike her head. Shirly Lorette, 77, was crossing High Street at approximately 8 a.m. when a car driven by Valerie Soucie, 62, of Wilton ran over […]