EAST DIXFIELD — Depending on the results of a U.S. Postal Service survey, the service may close its East Dixfield Post Office or reduce the weekly office hours. Those results will be made public by Postal Service officials at the post office at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 22. Even if it remains open with limited hours, […]
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Wilton thanks Duane Pollis for starting yard cleanup
WILTON — A homeowner fined $9,500 for refusing to clean up his trashy yard has started removing some of the junk, possibly staving off intervention by the town. The Board of Selectmen last month authorized Town Manager Rhonda Irish to hire a contractor to clean the property and bill homeowner Duane Pollis of Adams Street. […]
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Programs at Mount Blue State Park WELD — Two programs will be held at the Mount Blue State Park amphitheater this weekend. The movie “Hoot” will be shown at 8 p.m. Friday, July 18. A lecture, “Invasive Insects,” by forest entomologist Colleen Terrling will take place at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 19. The program will […]
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Fire truck options discussed in Wilton
WILTON — Options, including purchase of an aerial firetruck and contracting with other towns for fire coverage, were discussed during an informational meeting Tuesday at Academy Hill School. A committee has looked at various options over the past year, Wilton fire Chief Sonny Dunham told a small gathering of residents, firefighters and town officials. The […]
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Wilton man indicted on charges from driving spree, huffing spray
FARMINGTON — A Franklin County grand jury indicted a Wilton man Monday on charges from a driving incident last month in Wilton. Ryan Brann, 36, faces a felony charge of driving after habitual offender revocation and endangering the welfare of a child, driving under the influence, driving to endanger and leaving the scene of an […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Salem Township: SAD 58 Board of Directors, 6:30 p.m., Mt. Abram High School Thursday Wilton: Planning Board, 6 p.m. site visit at Hammond Lumber, Route 2, 7 p.m. meeting at Town Office
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Crafted items and gifts featured in new Wilton store
WILTON — Lisa Robertson, owner of Crafty Creations & More, will hold a grand opening at her new store on Routes 2 and 4 this weekend. About a year ago, Robertson left a full-time position doing office work to create and sell crafts, gifts and more. Robertson, now of Rumford, opened the store at the […]
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Wilton board to consider TIF district
WILTON — The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday will consider creating a Tax Increment Financing District for the Western Maine Development site at 128 Weld Road. A firetruck informational meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, in the cafeteria at Academy Hill School. It will be followed by the regular selectmen meeting at […]
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CMMC nursing, radiography students graduate
LEWISTON — The Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions recently graduated 32 nursing and 19 radiography students. Local graduates receiving awards are as follows. CMMC Medical Staff Awards for Excellence in Nursing: Jamie Berube of South Paris for medical nursing; Shannon Leydon of Bridgton, surgical nursing; Hashim Abdinasir of Auburn, obstetrical […]
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Wildlife council to hold rally in Wilton
WILTON — The Maine Wildlife Conservation Council is holding a “Save our hunting heritage rally and pig roast” on Saturday, July 12, at the Wilton Lions Club/Legion Hall on Main Street. The rally is related to the Nov. 4 statewide referendum to ban bear baiting, trapping and hounding in Maine. The rally begins at 4 […]