WILTON — Off the Hill will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, at Bass Park gazebo. The performance was postponed from June 27 because of weather. Off the Hill specializes in blended three-part harmonies. Their music can be described as a little pop, a touch of bluegrass and a little rock. The group […]
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Board tables license renewal for Wilton Lake Country Club
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons voted unanimously Tuesday to table a request to renew liquor licenses for Wilton Golf Holdings LLC, doing business as Wilson Lake Country Club. The reason is because $21,000 in real estate and personal property taxes have not been paid. The nine-hole course has operated at 320 Weld Road since […]
Wilton voters approve loan for Forster Mill site work
WILTON — Voters on Tuesday at a special town meeting unanimously approved taking a loan for up to $300,000 for abatement and partial demolition of the Forster Mill site. About a dozen residents were in attendance. The loan from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and Community Development’s Brownfields program is interest-free for up to […]
Military note: Wilton airman graduates basic training
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — U.S. Air Force Airman Jacob M. Hatch has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen […]
Wilton voters to decide on money for Forster mill site work
WILTON — Voters will gather Tuesday for a special town meeting to consider appropriating $300,000 for hazardous abatement and/or demolition at the Forster Mill property. During the meeting, which will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Office, voters will also decide whether to approve requests for the town to apply for and administer […]
Wilton paper carrier honored for saving man's life
WILTON — Newspapers were piling up and the same lights were on each night at a customer’s house. James Knox of Wilton, a Sun Journal carrier, had a feeling something was not right. He called police that cold night in January, Chief Heidi Wilcox said Thursday as her department honored him. The presentation was made […]
Senior Resource Fair invites family, friends, caregivers
WILTON — An annual senior resource fair wants to include family, friends and caregivers this year. The Franklin County Senior, Caregivers and Family Resource Fair takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, June 22, in the Wilton Public Safety Building at 874 Main Street. It is open to anyone interested in learning more […]
PEP Fun Day at Kineowatha Park in Wilton
WILTON — A Kineowatha- PEP Fun Day takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, June 19, at the park on High Street. The Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County has planned some special events to take place while Wilton Recreation Department accepts sign ups for summer lessons and programs. A timed hula hoop contest starts at […]
Subaru, musical instruments stolen in Farmington, Subaru stolen in Wilton
FARMINGTON — Farmington police are investigating the theft of a vehicle from a Lake Street garage Monday night along with four musical instruments from a studio in the home. A homeowner found someone had gotten in to his garage and taken a Subaru Baja sometime over Monday night into Tuesday morning. The owner left the keys […]
Meadow Lanes Bowling lists results
WILTON — Tuesday Night Mixed Summer league bowling results for June 6 at Meadow Lanes Bowling were: Men’s high game scratch, Rob Storer Sr. 220, Jim Barker 211, Wayne Doyon 206; high series scratch, Wayne Doyon 560, Rob Storer Sr. 540, Stephen Adams 526; high game handicap, Thad Torres 273, Rob Storer Sr. 269, Chris […]