WILTON — Asbestos abatement work at the former Forster mill on Depot Street is expected to resume by next week, Town Manager Rhonda Irish told selectpersons Tuesday. EnviroVantage began the abatement work on Dec. 19 and worked that week. They planned to break over the holidays and resume the first week of January, David Massaro, […]
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Wilton CareerCenter offer workshops for small businesses, college planning
WILTON — For those who are looking to make a change in careers or get a new job, the Wilton CareerCenter will offer programs for job-seekers in January. All workshops and events are held at the CareerCenter unless otherwise noted. To register for sessions held at the CareerCenter, call 207-645-5800. Vocational Rehabilitation Orientation: 9 to 10:30 […]
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Western Maine Play Museum board hopes for 2018 opening
WILTON — The opening of the Western Maine Play Museum will likely stretch into the summer, Angela McLeod, board president, said. After raising $350,000 to attain a $150,000 matching grant from the Sandy River Charitable Trust in late May, the board had hoped to complete Phase I with the $500,000 and open the main house […]
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Jay woman faces terrorizing charge
WILTON — A Jay woman was arrested Friday night on a charge of terrorizing with a firearm, Wilton Police Chief Heidi Wilcox said. Molly Hinkel, 23, attempted to drive away from a residence in Wilton and others there didn’t think she was in a condition to drive, Wilcox said. Hinkel pulled out a firearm; no […]
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Wilton fire puts tenants out Christmas night
WILTON — A chimney fire Christmas night spread to the second-floor walls of an apartment at 10 Cameron St., putting four people and two dogs out of their home. The tenant, along with her cousin and two children, smelled smoke about 10:45 p.m. Monday, but were able to leave the apartment safely, Fire Chief Sonny Dunham […]
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Serving as the hands and feet of Jesus
WILTON — Believing what Jesus told his disciples, “… you are my hands and my feet in this world,” Crystal McBean said she needs to express her faith. “I can’t just sit and throw money at a mission,” she said. “I need to be part of helping to build His kingdom on Earth.” McBean is […]
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Wilton reminds dog owners licenses are due
WILTON — About 120 dogs in Wilton have never been licensed and a couple of hundred are licensed, Town Clerk Diane Dunham told selectpersons Tuesday. The data are from rabies certificate lists provided by local veterinarians, she said. Dunham said dog owners should remember the town’s Dec. 31 deadline to license their dogs. The licensing fee […]
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Wilton puts foreclosed property out to bid
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons unanimously voted Tuesday to put a foreclosed property out to bid, setting the minimally acceptable bid at $6,000. Selectpersons are scheduled to open bids at their Feb. 6 meeting. The property at 18 Adams St., formerly owned by Linda Jean Moon, has been vacant for three years. She had […]
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Boivin's Harvest House closes, owners ready for a change
Patrick and Chong Boivin of Jay closed Boivin’s Harvest House Restaurant in Farmington on Sunday. (Ann Bryant/Franklin Journal) Boivin’s Harvest House at 367 Wilton Road in Farmington has closed. (Ann Bryant/Franklin Journal) FARMINGTON — Boivin’s Harvest House has closed after 11 years as one of the area’s popular eateries. Owners Patrick and Chong Boivin of […]
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Wilton Recreation gift goes into trust fund
Kineowatha Park in Wilton (Facebook photo) WILTON — Selectpersons recently voted to place a $360,000 donation to the town’s Recreation Department in a trust fund to start earning interest. They also asked Town Manager Rhonda Irish to seek interest rates on a $160,000 loan to undertake three projects requested by the Recreation Committee in order […]