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Confusion over local rules leads to early opening of organic medical marijuana shop in Winthrop

by Chris Bouchard May 9, 2022May 10, 2022

Earth Keeper Cannabis, which also has a Wilton location, will not be penalized for opening a month before getting final approval.

Community

Thomas College students compete in spring innovation challenge

May 9, 2022May 2, 2022

WATERVILLE — Teams of Thomas College students competed in the President’s Innovation Challenge on campus the week of April 25. They collaborated with Maine employers and used design thinking for a semester-long project to solve real-world problems, according to a news release from the college. Winners of the Innovation Challenge pitch competition were Shawnna Frost […]

Local & State, Uncategorized

Wilton town manager Rhonda Irish announces retirement

by Kay Neufeld April 28, 2022April 28, 2022

Irish’s last day will be August 10, a few days after the 2022 Wilton Blueberry Festival.

Community, Uncategorized

Supper Saturday is last ‘Wilton Maine Supports Ukraine’ event

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022

“All meals are prepared with love and prayers for Ukraine,” organizer Dawn Girardin said.

Local Government, Uncategorized

Wilton Select Board acts on proposed zoning amendments

by Kay Neufeld April 26, 2022April 26, 2022

The board sent two of four articles to the 2022 Town Meeting warrant articles that would amend Wilton’s zoning ordinance.

Community

Farmington area organization names poetry contest winners

April 22, 2022April 22, 2022

Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset counties has announced the winners of its 12th annual poetry contest. Laine Kuehn was the judge, according to a news release from the volunteer organization. Contest Categories: Age 8-12 First Place: Mackenzie Smith of Strong, “Beauty To Ash” Second Place: Skylar A. Thurlow of Strong, “Reflection” Third Place: Gabriella […]

Local Government, Uncategorized

Wilton sends budget to warrant for 2022 Town Meeting

by Kay Neufeld April 21, 2022April 21, 2022

The select board is recommending a $2.45 million budget – a $192,611 (8.5%) increase from the 2021-22 budget.

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Wilton church urges others to join Ukrainian relief efforts

by Pam Harnden April 14, 2022April 15, 2022

Churches, organizations and individuals are being invited to join Ukrainian relief efforts underway sponsored by the First Congregational Church in Wilton during April.