INDUSTRY — Dawson Tolman, 17, of Wilton is recovering “spectacularly” from a fall off a cliff on Little Pico Ridge last week, his mother Dawn Tolman said Tuesday. He had a broken foot and facial lacerations but just two days after the fall he was back to his old self, she said. “He fell about 30 […]
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Future uncertain for Wilton woman with special needs
When Leah Stinson walks across the stage to get her high school diploma Sunday at Mt. Blue High School, she’ll be wearing a backpack to help her balance as she walks and maybe her graduation gown, if her mother can get her to wear it. She’ll sit in a rocking camp chair — the movement is soothing […]
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3 vehicles destroyed when truck ignites at Wilton Comfort Inn
WILTON — Three vehicles were destroyed when a pickup truck caught fire in the parking lot of the Comfort Inn early Saturday morning. A fourth vehicle sustained minor damage, according to Wilton Fire Chief Sonny Dunham. Dunham said he got a call at 2:36 a.m., when a Comfort Inn employee reported a vehicle had exploded […]
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Wilton man pleads guilty, sentenced in strangulation case
FARMINGTON — A Wilton man accused of choking a woman until she passed out during a sexual encounter in February was sentenced Thursday to serve 30 months of an eight-year sentence. Steven E. Pare, 50, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of aggravated assault and misdemeanor charges of domestic violence assault and unlawful sexual touching […]
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Gone fishin' in Wilton
Friends Scott Heikkinen, foreground, and Wayne Knowles Jr., both of Wilton, fish Wednesday morning at Wilson Lake in Wilton. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal) Friends Wayne Knowles Jr., foreground, and Scott Heikkinen, both of Wilton, fish Wednesday morning at Wilson Lake in Wilton. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal)
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Grant will address water quality concerns in Wilson Lake watershed
WILTON — The town has received a $69,696 federal grant to reduce pollution in the Wilson Lake watershed by preventing erosion. Work will be done on seven state roads, five town roads, one private road and two municipal/public sites. The estimated cost is $214,142, with $144,446 promised from project partners coupled with the federal grant. […]
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Wilton selectboard cautioned by Senator on CMP deal
WILTON — State Sen. Tom Saviello, R-Wilton, attended the Board of Selectpersons meeting Tuesday night to urge board members to be cautious when considering Central Maine Power’s proposed, 145-mile transmission line, which would allow hydroelectric power to be delivered from Quebec to Massachusetts. The line would run through several Maine towns and CMP is offering […]
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Memorial Day to be recognized locally on Sunday and Monday
Memorial Day Schedules – Sunday, May 27, and Monday, May 28, 2018 FARMINGTON — American Legion Roderick-Crosby Post 28 will hold their annual services and parade on Monday. These include: * 9 a.m. Wreath Laying Ceremony at WWI Monument on upper Main Street with Color Guard. * 9:30 a.m. – Services at the Post Home, corner […]
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Wilton police investigating burglaries
WILTON — Police are investigating several burglaries that occurred between Wednesday night and Thursday morning along Village View and High streets, Police Chief Heidi Wilcox said in an email Thursday. At least five homes and a vehicle were entered by at least one person believed to be on foot, she wrote. Items taken include an […]
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Judge sets bail for suspected drug dealer from Wilton
FARMINGTON — A Franklin County justice Friday set bail for a Wilton man charged with drug possession at $50,000 cash or $100,000 worth of real estate. Dennis J. Ayala, 55, was arrested Tuesday on charges of unlawful possession of a drug containing fentanyl powder and violating bail conditions. Maine State Police, Wilton police and the […]