WILTON — The Planning Board will visit a camp on Wilson Lake at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 1, before meeting at 7 p.m. at the Town Office. Dianne Janelle of Westbrook requested a permit to tear down the camp at 9 Point Road and build a new structure. Point Road is off Camp Road, which […]
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Wilton candidates announced
WILTON — One of two selectmen is being challenged in the June 10 elections while an RSU 9 director is unopposed, Town Clerk Diane Dunham said Monday. Selectman Terry Brann is being challenged by John Black, Scott Nichols Jr. and Gerald Whitney, she said. Selectman Paul Berkey is running unopposed for his seat, she said. […]
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Knitting Guild to meet April 30 PARIS — The Western Maine Knitting Guild will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, at the First Congregational Church, East Main Street, to car pool to Doreen Simmons’ home for a tour of the barn and a visit with the sheep. A potluck luncheon will follow the tour. […]
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Bishop Stephen Lane to visit St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
WILTON — On Sunday, April 27, Bishop Stephen T. Lane will come to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. According to Father Tim Walmer, St. Luke’s rector, “A bishop’s homecoming to an Episcopal congregation is always a cause for rejoicing; pastoral bonds are strengthened, the congregation shares its life and witness, and the bishop brings the perspective […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — The following are bowling league results at Meadow Lanes. Super Seniors, Feb. 18 Team standings: Tigers, Leopards, Huskies, Alley Cats, Pugs, Cougars, Bears, Bobcats, Silverbacks, Rhinos, Wildcats, Weasels, Fisher Cats. High game scratch, women: Sandy Cyr 193, Eunice Shurtleff 191, Jean Sickels 191, Pearl Steward 1909, Elaine Melcher 170; men: Dana Bullen 268, […]
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Area students named to Colby College dean’s list
WATERVILLE — Area students were named to the dean’s list at Colby College for their outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2013-14 year. Xiaojie Chen, a sophomore, is the son of Liting and Sumei Chen of Wilton, and attended Mount Blue High School. Anna M. Doyle, a junior, is the daughter of […]
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Great Whatever Auction benefits Wilton Scholarship Fund
WILTON — There is something for everyone at this year’s Great Whatever Auction sponsored by the Wilton Scholarship Foundation. The auction takes place at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Academy Hill School in Wilton. The annual auction, which features a free dessert buffet, is a major fundraiser for the Wilton Scholarship Foundation, which […]
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Hammond Lumber Company purchases Dexter Supply in Wilton
WILTON — Dexter Supply was purchased by Hammond Lumber Co. on Monday. Headquartered in Belgrade, the company plans to continue operations at the 946 Route 2 site in East Wilton. It is Hammond’s 13th store and is five miles from Hammond Lumber’s store in Farmington. Farmington store manager Al Feather will oversee both locations. Most […]
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Wilton board considers pond wall erosion
WILTON — The Board of Selectmen recently agreed to look at potential repairs on retention walls around Wilson Lake. Erosion has caused damaged a wall at the foot of the lake and one at Kineowatha Park, Town Manager Rhonda Irish told the board. There’s also a stream wall across from the hardware store that needs […]
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Wilton tannery cleanup moves forward with board approval
WILTON — The Board of Selectmen recently approved the latest plan for a cleanup of tannery waste on the Wilton Tannery lot on Route 2. The plan will be submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection for approval, Nicholas Sabatine of Ransom Environmental of Portland told the board recently. Sabatine, a geologist, and Jaime Madore, […]