Whiplashing weather whacks local winter activities

Local activities such as ice skating at Wilton's Kineowatha Park have come to a premature end due to fluctuating temperatures in the region.

Wilton DHHS call center to close, county concerned

Around 45 employees in the region stand to be impacted by the move (and potentially lose their job) when it comes time to make the long, costly commute to the Lewiston call center.

PHOTO: Wind upends toilet in Wilton

Strong winds also caused trees to topple and numerous power outages in the region Wednesday night.

Rumford family displaced after fire

An investigation determined that the fire started in a dryer vent covered with clothes.

Wilton church to offer ashes-to-go, evening service

Farmington coalition, council partner to expand barn quilt trail

Southern Franklin County barn quilts will be created at a series of free workshops.

Wilton Parks and Rec moves forward with Bjorn-funded projects

The Select Board also announced plans to reopen the town's Share Shack.

Heading home

New executive director finds his mission at St. Martin de Porres

Andrew Phinney of Wilton draws on his own deep Catholic beliefs as he works to further the Lewiston homeless residence's mission and impact those who stay there.

Closure of Wilton DHHS call center raises questions

The closure, and employee transfer to Lewiston, raises questions with the local legislative delegation about how Gov. Mills' goal to bolster Maine's rural economy lines up with the DHHS decision.