WILTON — The mother of a man who died at the Somerset County Jail this week says her son was a loving father who had a big heart. Joseph Daoust, 27, of Wilton was found unresponsive early Wednesday in his cell at the jail in Madison. Attempts by corrections officers and medical personnel failed to […]
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Wilton man charged with harassment
WILTON — Police say a Wilton man faces a charge of harassment after they received several complaints about him making racial slurs and comments to neighbors. Peter Ankers, 56, was arrested on the misdemeanor charge Wednesday when police learned he had violated an harassment order. The order was issued after the last documented offense, police […]
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St. Luke’s combining yard, plant sales WILTON — St. Luke’s annual yard and plant sales are combining for the group’s biggest sale ever. It will take place, rain or shine, on Saturday, May 31, starting at 9 a.m. in the church parking lot and basement. Perennials, annuals, herb and vegetable seedlings, along with house plants […]
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Wilton man found dead at Somerset County Jail
MADISON — A Wilton man accused of putting a gun to a teenager’s head and smoking marijuana with teens was found dead early Wednesday in his cell at the Somerset County Jail. Corrections officers found Joseph F. Daoust, 27, unresponsive during a routine security check shortly before 2 a.m., Jail Administrator Cory Swope said in […]
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Wilton candidates answer questions
WILTON — About 40 residents attended a meet and greet of candidates for the Board of Selectmen on Wednesday. It was hosted by The Wilton Group and held at Calzolaio Pasta Co. Selectman Paul Berkey is running unopposed. Terry Brann also seeks re-election and is being challenged by John Black and Gerald Whitney. Scott Nichols […]
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Volunteers spruce up Wilton mural
WILTON — The years have chipped and weathered the paint on the mural adorning Food City’s Main Street wall. Volunteers began repainting the mural Monday, Nancy Stowell said as she and Colby Ryder painted Wednesday morning. This is the second time the mural has been repainted since Carol Bass and University of Maine at Farmington […]
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Wilton Memorial Day walk planned for Sunday
WILTON — A Memorial Day service and community walk will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 25, at the monument on Main Street, Selectman Thomas Saviello said. Boy Scouts will raise the flag, then lower it to half-mast and the Old Crow Band will provide music, he told selectmen on Tuesday. A wreath will be […]
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Wilton waste treatment plant eyes $20,000 repair bill
WILTON — A broken shaft in machinery designed to remove pollutants from wastewater before it is discharged will cost the Wastewater Treatment Plant at least $20,000 to repair. And the repair would be temporary. The broken shaft will be replaced through a second-phase renovation next year, Superintendent Clayton Putnam told the Board of Selectmen on […]