JAY — Officials from Farmington, Jay, Livermore Falls and Wilton were told Thursday that internet connectivity is necessary for economic development in greater Franklin County. Greater Franklin Development Corp. Executive Director Charlie Woodworth and consultant Brian Lippold met with selectmen and town managers to discuss the results of the Franklin County Broadband Initiative Planning Study. […]
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Wilton hearing set for April 26
WILTON — The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on zoning laws for cultivation, use and manufacture of marijuana at 7 p.m. April 26 at the Town Office. At an April 5 hearing, the board presented the zoning language and tables. The board had proposed marijuana outdoor cultivation be allowed in the farm and […]
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Wilton student receives Portland Marine Society award
CASTINE — Anthony Franchetti of Wilton, a student at Maine Maritime Academy, was recognized for his outstanding performance at the school, both in the classroom and as a member of the regiment of midshipmen, with the awarding of a $2,000 scholarship from the Portland Marine Society. Franchetti is majoring in marine transportation operations. The scholarship […]
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Wilton man indicted in sexual, physical assault case
FARMINGTON — A Franklin County grand jury indicted a Wilton man Wednesday on sexual and physical assault charges against a woman in February. Steven Eddy Pare, 50, of 1331 Main St. was indicted on felony charges of gross sexual assault and aggravated assault, and a misdemeanor charge of violation of condition of release. Wilton police […]
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Wilton board approves playground purchases
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons on Tuesday approved a bid for roadwork on Main Street and purchases for equipment for the East Wilton playground. Public Works Foreman Dale Roberts attended the meeting to ask for the board’s approval to repaint the parking spots along Main Street, from Food City to the bridge and back […]
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Lloyd I. (Buddy) Lake
WILTON — Lloyd I. (Buddy) Lake, 88, of Wilton passed away on March 31 at his home. He was born on July 20, 1929, to Lillian (Paul) Lake and Leon Lake. He graduated from Farmington High School and then served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. On June 25, 1955, he married George Ann […]
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Farmington church teams place in Bible Quiz Meet
CHARLESTON — Youth from Living Waters Assembly of God in Farmington traveled to Charleston Pentecostal Church on March 3 to compete in the Northern New England District Bible Quiz Meet. This was the final meet for the 2017-2018 season where teams from Central Maine come together to test their ability to memorize and understand God’s […]
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Wilton police and fire having a busy year
WILTON — Selectpersons on Tuesday approved the purchase of a new police cruiser and a contract to draw plans for the recreation department’s new office building. Police Chief Heidi Wilcox asked for permission to solicit bids for a new cruiser to replace one with 116,000 miles. Town Manager Rhonda Irish and Wilcox will open the bids […]
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Wilton Planning Board approves ordinance amendments
WILTON — The Planning Board has made several amendments to the town’s zoning ordinance, including some involving marijuana-based businesses. Under the definition of adult businesses, the board deleted “taverns, restaurants or other establishments deriving at least 50 percent of their operating income from the sale of alcoholic beverages” and added sexually-oriented businesses. The board added […]
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Two injured in separate crashes in Wilton
WILTON — A woman and a child were injured Monday afternoon in separate accidents on Route 2. Joan Lanphere, 78, of Wilton, told police she stopped the 1998 Subaru Forester she was driving at the stop sign on Maxwell Road, didn’t see any vehicles coming so she started to cross Main Street. Her car collided with the […]