WILTON — A local man was accused of putting a gun to the head of a 14-year-old boy in a threatening manner, police Chief Heidi Wilcox said Thursday. The incident happened in the woods near Kineowatha Park, she said. Joseph Daoust, 27, of Wilton was arrested Wednesday on a felony charge of terrorizing with a […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — The following are recent bowling results at Meadow Lanes Bowling. Super Seniors, March 25 Team standings: Leopards, Tigers, Alley Cats, Huskies, Pugs, Bears, Cougars, Rhinos, Wildcats, Bobcats, Silverbacks, Fisher Cats, Weasels. High game scratch, women: Marianne Plante 202, Theda Fairbanks 201, Eunice Shurtleff 197, Jean Sickels 182, Katie Wattles 182; men: Dana Bullen […]
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Wilton Fish & Game Assoc. recognizes Youth Shooting League
Youth Shooting League will hold car washes on May 17 WILTON — Members of the Wilton Fish & Game Association, parents, and friends gathered for a potluck dinner and awards ceremony to honor the many accomplishments of the WF&G Youth Shooting Competition League. The shooting league consists of four different groups of youth shooters, ages […]
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Stephens High School Class of 1961 RUMFORD — The Stephens High School Class of 1961 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 16, at the Route 2 Diner. For more information, call Louise Caron at 364-3743. Stephens High School Class of 1965 DIXFIELD — Stephens High School Class of 1965 will meet at […]
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Wilton Lions Club takes over American Legion Hall
WILTON — Come June 1, the Wilton Lions Club will take over the American Legion Hall at 864 Main St. “It will be called the Clubhouse,” King Lion Paul Berkey said. “The deed will be transferred to the club on June 1.” Struggling to retain membership, the American Legion opted to transfer the hall but […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — The following are recent bowling results at Meadow Lanes Bowling. Incredible Seniors, March 13 Team standings: Orioles, Crows, Chickadees, Blue Birds, Cardinals, Owls, Eagles, Wrens, Sparrows, Flickers, Robins, Hawks, Blue Jays, Doves High game scratch, women: Fran Viles 264, Zetta Wojcik 204, Marianne Plante 201, Pearl Steward 189, Barbara Tardif 182, Theda Fairbanks […]
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Topic: New Maine national park FARMINGTON — Western Maine Audubon Society will present its monthly program on “Creating Katahdin Woods and Waters National Park” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at UMF, C23, Roberts. There is no conservation topic more hotly controversial than the idea of a new Maine national park. Speaking at this program […]
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Wilton board puts proposed dog ordinance on warrant
WILTON — A tidier version of a proposed dog ordinance was placed on the town warrant by the Board of Selectmen last week. A few things were taken out and some redundant wording deleted. bring the proposed 10-page document down to six-and-a-half pages, Town Manager Rhonda Irish told the board. A section dealing with intermittent […]
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Wilton Economic Forum focuses on buildings and properties
WILTON — There are several tactics that can help economic growth in Wilton, Mike Lyne of JHR Development said at the second Wilton Economic Forum on Thursday. Real success lies in committed people who love the area and are willing to work together, he said. They include the property owners and town officials who came […]
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Weld woman hurt in Wilton collision
WILTON — A Weld woman was taken to Franklin Memorial Hospital on Wednesday after a vehicle hit the motorcycle she was riding on at the intersection of routes 2 and 4 and Route 156. Christie Paine, 54, complained of lower back pain, Wilton police officer Andrew Hardy said. Her husband, Robert Paine, 55, was driving […]