Former Forster Manufacturing mill in Wilton (File photo) WILTON — Selectpersons have unanimously approved a notice of intent to award a contract for demolition at the former Forster Manufacturing mill to EnviroVantage for $372,689. The bid by the environmental and remedial contractor, based in New Hampshire, was the lowest of five received. In November, the […]
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Dixfield man pleads guilty to assaulting police in Wilton
FARMINGTON — A Dixfield man pleaded guilty Tuesday to assaulting two police officers as they struggled to arrest him in April 2016 in Wilton. Kirk Hamel, 45, entered guilty pleas to two felony charges of assault on an officer and misdemeanor charges of criminal mischief and driving to endanger in Franklin County Superior Court. He […]
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Wilton farm named Maine Tree Farmer of Year
WILTON — Rep. Russell Black and his family at Black Acres have been presented the 2018 Maine Tree Farmer of the Year Award. The Maine Tree Farm Program recognizes the superior stewardship of its members through the annual Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year recognition program. The landowners are recognized for their efforts to enhance […]
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Wood stove likely cause of Wilton fire
WILTON — Firefighters responded to a house fire Sunday evening at 514 U.S. Route 2 West. The fire at the home of Clayton Harvell could have been caused by the wood stove overheating or a chimney fire, Wilton Fire Chief Sonny Dunham said. The wall behind the stove caught fire, he said. Two people, including […]
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Loggers' Den plans to go back to the past
WILTON — The new owners of a plot on Route 2 hope to go back in time with a sawmill and retail store. Plans for the Loggers’ Den, next to Dollar General, include three structures, an 18- by 48-foot sawmill producing live-edge lumber; a 24- by 34-foot store to display and sell wood crafts including “wacky wood” furniture […]
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Wilton awards bid for asbestos abatement at Forster mill site
WILTON — Selectpersons awarded a bid of $26,895 Tuesday for asbestos abatement at the former Forster Manufacturing mill. The town received four bids for the work ranging from a top bid of $78,500 to the lowest bidder, EnviroVantage, which won the job, Town Manager Rhonda Irish said. Ransom Consulting, an environmental adviser for the […]
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On tap: The Moose Creek Cloggers
Moose Creek Cloggers wear specialized shoes with a “double tap” on the shoe. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) ‘They’re amazing’: Wilton dance group members range from 16 to 80 years old and are always stepping out for another show. Immediately after finishing her weekly clogging lesson, Kelly Adams crossed the hall to the school gymnasium to watch […]
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Wilton Veterans Day service
Francis Paling of Wilton, a World War II veteran, prepares to drop a wreath into Wilson Stream on Saturday during a Veterans Day service in Wilton. State Rep. Russell Black, R-Wilton, is at left in sunglasses and state Sen. Thomas Saviello, R-Wilton, is in the middle. (Ann Bryant/Franklin Journal) Skip Thompson of Wilton lays a […]
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Wilton man charged in Chesterville hit-and-run
This mangled tricycle was struck by a vehicle on Zion Hill Road in Chesterville in September. (Sun Journal File Photo) CHESTERVILLE — Maine State Police have summonsed a Wilton man on charges involving a tricycle hit-and-run on Zion Hill Road in September. Nate McHugh, 30, was given a summons Wednesday on misdemeanor charges of leaving […]
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Veterans Day services in Farmington, Wilton
Veterans Day services take place Saturday, Nov. 11, in Farmington and Wilton. FARMINGTON The events are open to all and the American Legion welcomes organized groups such as Scouts, 4-H and churches. Any veteran or military member is welcome, with or without uniform, Peter Tracy said. A wreath-laying ceremony at the World […]