Leia Goodwin paints a pumpkin during the Betty Shibles Memorial Scarecrow Fest and Pumpkin Derby held Saturday in Wilton. The Western Maine Play Museum, Life’s Perks, the Wilton Congregational Church, the Wilton Free Public Library and Collins Cakes and Bakes offered activities in the morning. Xavier Krumbach makes a scarecrow at the Wilton Free Public […]
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Wilton Scarecrow Fest, Pumpkin Derby dedicated to festival founder
WILTON — The Wilton Group and the Wilton Events Committee have dedicated the town’s Scarecrow Fest this year to a devoted organizer. The Betty Shibles Memorial Scarecrow Fest and Pumpkin Derby will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, downtown, Eileen Liddy, Wilton Group chairwoman, said. Shibles had started planning this […]
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Wilton hires police officer, appoints members to boards
WILTON — Justin Lowe of Wilton was hired Monday as a police officer, Town Manager Rhonda Irish told selectpersons Tuesday. He replaces Tyler Fournier who left in August, she said. Lowe, a member of Wilton Fire Department, has worked for the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. He will attend the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro, […]
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Wilton taking bids on former Forster Mill asbestos, demo work
WILTON — Bid packets for asbestos removal and demolition at the former Forster Mill have been sent to 24 contractors, Town Manager Rhonda Irish told selectpersons Tuesday. “We had a lot of interest,” she said. “Sending out 24 bid packets before the work is advertised is a lot.” An ad for the bids will run […]
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Wilton police charge juvenile, recover money taken from town office
WILTON — A local teenager was charged with taking more than $21,000 in cash and checks from the Town Office on Monday, Police Chief Heidi Wilcox said Tuesday. Police recovered all but $51 of the $2,800 in cash and a stack of checks valued at $18,900, she said. The 17-year-old apparently saw an opportunity to […]
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Face Time: Paul Harnden keeps the band in time
Paul Harnden was just a young child when he joined his family’s ranks of instrumental musicians. At 28, he is also keeping a family tradition of being the director of the Old Crow Indian Band of Farmington. His grandfather, Stanley Harnden, directed the band for 30 years. His uncle, Robin Harnden also directed the band […]
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Jay man injured in Wilton crash
WILTON — A Jay man hurt his leg Thursday night when his motorcycle hit a patch of sand and he lost control on Route 156, Police Chief Heidi Wilcox said Friday. Michael Williams, 48, who was driving a 2007 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, was taken by NorthStar EMS ambulance to Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington. Officer Ethan […]
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Wilton panel recommends projects using $360,000 gift
WILTON — Recreation Director Frank Donald met Tuesday with selectpersons to discuss Recreation Committee recommendations for using a recently received $360,000 endowment. The committee proposes putting $200,000 into a trust fund and spending $160,000 on four items. Only future interest on the fund would be used on projects. The donor intended for the money to […]
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Neighbor frees Wilton woman pinned under truck
WILTON — A local woman was pinned under her truck for over two hours Tuesday morning before a neighbor heard her screams for help. The woman was taken by medical helicopter to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston with a leg injury and a possible pelvis injury, Wilton police officer Efra Becerra said. […]
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Wilton seeks new superintendent for two plants
WILTON — The town is advertising for a new superintendent and chief operator for the wastewater treatment and water plants. “Justin Futia is no longer working here,” Town Manager Rhonda Irish said. “His last day was on Sept. 12.” Irish would not say more about his departure. In the meantime, Irish has asked Mark Holt, […]