WILTON — Stay-cation Adventure Camp is planned for school vacation week, Feb. 19-23, at Academy Hill School for elementary school students in the Franklin County area. The camp is open to those in kindergarten through grade five in Regional School Units 58, 9 and 73. The districts include the towns of Avon, Kingfield, Phillips, Strong, Farmington, Wilton, […]
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Wilton, the small town that keeps growing
WILTON — Plenty has been happening over the past year on Main Street in downtown Wilton. Five new businesses have found a home, multiple apartments were filled and offices, service businesses and other commercial concerns have relocated to or opened in or near the downtown area. And they all moved into spaces that were sitting idle. […]
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Denis W. Oliver
WILTON — Denis W. Oliver passed away at home per his wishes Saturday, Jan. 27, after a long battle with cancer and other health issues. Denis was born May 18, 1953, in Farmington, to Robert “Apple” and Rose (Alexander) Oliver. He attended Farmington schools and met his wife, Beverly (Dakin), in 1966, who he later married […]
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Wilton Fish & Game offering handgun training class
WILTON — The Wilton Fish & Game Association will offer basic handgun training for age 21 and older under the instruction of Sheriff Scott Nichols. Participating students will undergo a four-hour training at the Wilton Fish & Game, Route 2. The class will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24. The […]
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Wilton church to celebrate 200th anniversary through year
WILTON — 2018 is a special year for the First Congregational Church, UCC, as it celebrates its 200th anniversary. Celebratory events will occur throughout the year. The church was established on Thursday, Feb. 19, 1818, by eight people — five men and three women, assisted by the Rev. Jotham Sewall, ancestor of Wilton’s late Calvin […]
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Wilton selectperson resigns, more asbestos found at Forster mill site
The former Forster mill site in Wilton. (File photo) WILTON — Citing personal reasons, Selectperson Ruth Cushman submitted her resignation Tuesday from the Board of Selectpersons. “But I’m only a phone call away if I can help,” Cushman said. She plans to continue serving until June, when a successor can be voted in to finish […]
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New sign brightens look
Sam Mohahan, left, co-owner of Sign Works in Farmington, and Shaun Kane install a new sign Tuesday afternoon at Wilton United Methodist Church on Main Street. A message board was also installed under the new sign. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal)
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Wilton house fire investigated
WILTON — Investigators worked Monday to find the cause of a house fire that left six people homeless Saturday, Assistant Fire Chief Kyle Ellis said. Fire Chief Sonny Dunham and his department, with help from the State Fire Marshal’s Office, were investigating the blaze at 1367 Main St. “We’re still working on it,” Ellis said. […]
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Family displaced in Wilton fire
WILTON — A family of three was displaced from their home Saturday afternoon by a fire that started in the bathroom around 2 p.m., Wilton Fire Chief Sonny Dunham said. A mother and her two children were in their home at 1378 Main St. when the fire started and spread to the kitchen, but they […]
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42 Eagle Scout candidates delivered 5,700 hours of service in 2017
AUGUSTA — Attaining the rank of Eagle Scout is a rare and impressive accomplishment, but in 2017, 42 young men completed the requirements for the highest rank in Scouting, surpassing 2016’s total of 37. Together those 42 Eagle Scout hopefuls led service projects to benefit their communities totaling more than 5,700 hours. The Eagle Scout […]