Ashley Rand News Today

JULY The Regional School Unit 9 board of directors recognized departing directors Charles “Chip” Hinds of New Vineyard, Irving Faunce of Wilton and J. Wayne Kinney of Farmington for their service to the board at their last meeting of the school year. The three men were replaced by newcomers Jeff Barnum of New Vineyard, Amanda […]

James Butler and Ashley Rand had hoped to install a commercial marina on Wilson Pond but the Wilton Planning Board denied them a permit.

The Wilton Select Board heard the concerns of residents as a public access way located in downtown was blocked off by cones several weeks ago.

James Butler blocked access to a downtown turnaround after being denied a permit from the Planning Board.

Former Virginia Tech soccer player Kiersten Hening is ripping the teams toxic and suffocating atmosphere amid a dispute with 76 current and former players over a lawsuit she filed.

The budget includes a 4.8 percent overall tax rate increase when taken in conjunction with a $133.1 million school budget that will go to referendum June 14.

The Maine city’s budget increased 27 percent from last year’s $212 million budget, but this year it includes a 5.5 percent tax rate increase. The City Council also approved a code of ethics and appointed a new city clerk.

Other items on Monday's busy agenda include licensing rules for emergency shelters and a proposed ethics code.