WILTON — A local man accused in April of selling crack cocaine was arrested early Wednesday after he was found in his attic with marijuana plants, according to a court document. Dennis J. Ayala, 55, of Wilton appeared in court Wednesday on a felony charge of unlawful possession of a drug that contained fentanyl powder, […]
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Julia K. Coville
WILTON — Julia Kathryn Orff Coville, 64, of Wilton, died peacefully Thursday, May 17, with her family by her side. Julia was a 1971 graduate of Mt. Blue High School and a 1973 graduate of Thayer Hospital School of Radiology. Julia enjoyed being outdoors, hiking, hunting, fishing, cooking and spending time with her granddaughter. Julia is […]
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Valerianne Hinkley crowned Miss Teen Maine International 2018
WILTON — Valerianne Hinkley was crowned Miss Teen Maine International 2018 on April 22 at the Crooker Theater in Brunswick. She will compete at the Miss Teen International Pageant, July 26 to 28 in Charleston, West Virginia. The 16-year-old is a sophomore at Mt. Blue High School in Farmington. Her parents are Scott Hinkley, Jennie Bouchard-Young […]
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New location approved for LaBaron Bonney Co. in Wilton
WILTON — The Planning Board on Thursday approved an application for an automotive upholstery plant inside the former tannery building owned by John Black. LeBaron Bonney Co. owner Scott Holbrook has said he plans to hire 11 to 15 people at the plant. He told the Planning Board that he has already hired three locals, who are […]
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New York and Wilton men face heroin, cocaine trafficking charges
AUBURN — A Wilton man and a New York man are being held on $50,000 cash bail each, after Maine drug agents and state police seized heroin and cocaine destined for Wilton, according to Stephen McCausland, spokesman for the Maine Department of Public Safety. Agents from the Western District Task Force and state police seized […]
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Antonio G. Fuentes
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Antonio G. Fuentes, 28, of Wilton, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, April 26, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. He was born March 20, 1990, in Norway, the son of Armando Fuentes and Edith Bragg. He attended Dirigo High School. He was employed as a commercial fisherman out of Boston. He enjoyed riding ATVs and dirt […]
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Fatal overdose leads to arrest of Wilton man
WILTON — The weekend overdose death of a Wyman Township man led to the arrest of a Temple Road man Wednesday. Dennis Ayala, 55, was arrested by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and Wilton Police Department on a charge of aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs. “We are not implicating Ayala in the death of the […]
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Western Maine Play Museum raises $14K at auction
Western Maine Play Museum in Wilton raised $14,450 at the Spring Gala and Experience Auction. Board members attending the event include, from left, front row, Angela McLeod, president; Jenny Baker; Jubilee Bailey; and Lori Lewis, vice president; and, back row, Gabe Civiello; Norm Hurlburt; Nikki Knowles, treasurer; Marylena Chaisson, secretary; Jessica Lewis; and Kariss Richards. Missing […]
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New rec building, cruiser for Wilton
WILTON — Selectpersons on Tuesday approved bids for town improvements, wage increases and a new police cruiser. To pay for the Recreation Department’s new office building, the board accepted a bid from Franklin Savings Bank for a loan. The interest rate of the loan will be 3.49 percent, and the town will make one payment per […]
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Deb Roberts to compete for Mrs. Maine International title
WILTON — The mother of a merchant mariner who died in the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro continues to keep her son’s legacy alive by helping others. Deb Roberts, 48, will compete as Mrs. Wilton International for the title of Mrs. Maine International 2018 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The public part of […]