WILTON — As part of the First Congregational Church’s 200th anniversary celebration, the Sandy River Ramblers will perform a concert of bluegrass and gospel music Saturday, March 17, following a traditional New England boiled dinner. The dinner will begin at 6 p.m. and the concert will follow at 7. The Ramblers, one of Maine’s top […]
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Wilton church launches bicentennial activities
WILTON — The First Congregational Church, UCC, of Wilton kicked off its bicentennial celebration with two successful events during February. Maine UCC Conference Outdoor Ministries Committee representatives Karen Choate and her daughter, Ruth, visited the morning worship service on Feb. 11. Karen gave a talk on “The ABC’s of Pilgrim Lodge.” Pilgrim Lodge, the UCC […]
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Wilton man's bail set at $10,000 cash
FARMINGTON — A Franklin County justice Wednesday set bail at $10,000 cash for a Wilton man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in February. Justice Robert Mullen appointed attorney Maurice Porter in Franklin County Superior Court to represent Steven Eddy Pare, 50. Mullen will allow Porter to review bail once he is familiar with the case. […]
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Wilton home destroyed by fire
WILTON — A fire that destroyed a house at 796 Temple Road on Wednesday morning was caused by an electrical short in wiring in the kitchen area, according to Fire Chief Sonny Dunham. The two-story house is owned by Kern Savage and his wife, Dunham said. They were not home when the fire was reported at […]
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Wilton man accused of sexual assault
WILTON — A local man is accused of sexually assaulting a woman and choking her until she lost consciousness, Police Chief Heidi Wilcox said Tuesday. Steven Eddy Pare, 50, of Wilton was charged with two counts of gross sexual assault, one count of elevated aggravated assault and violating a condition of release. Wilton […]
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March 31 deadline for late dog registrations in Wilton
WILTON — The town is cracking down on unlicensed dogs, and for any dogs remaining unlicensed after March 31, their owners will receive a summons from the animal control officer. Town Clerk Diane Dunham said she sent out letters to the owners of unregistered dogs in the town, and Town Manager Rhonda Irish said they’ve […]
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Four regional selectpersons elected to Franklin County budget panel
FARMINGTON — Four selectmen representing Carrabassett Valley, Farmington and Wilton were elected Monday during a caucus to fill vacant positions on the Franklin County Budget Advisory Committee. Elected from District 1, which is represented by Commissioner Terry Brann, were Wilton Selectpersons Keith Swett, a two-year position, and Tiffany Maiuri, a three-year position. Jay Selectperson Tim DeMillo […]
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Wilton, Livermore drivers charged with OUI, endangering children
Two people are accused of drunken driving and endangering the welfare of children in separate incidents this past weekend. On Sunday, Michael Y. Couillard, 41, of Wilton was arrested on three Class D charges of operating under the influence of alcohol-one prior, refusing to submit to arrest or detention with bodily injury, and endangering the welfare […]
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Mill demolition underway
Demolition at the former Forster Manufacturing Co. mill in Wilton began Tuesday by attaching a cable to a tall cylindrical structure and pulling it away from the building. A steady stream of water kept dust under control. (Pam Harnden/Livermore Falls Advertiser)
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Snow forts and spring temps for school vacation in Wilton
WILTON — The spring-like weather Wednesday was perfect for building snow forts and tunnels, and for epic snowball fights, at the 21st Century Kids Stay-cation at Academy Hill School. Courtney Austin, the program coordinator for 21st Century Kids, said this was their very first attempt, and so far, the weeklong day program was going great. […]