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By DAVID ALLEN

The steps to operating child care in Wilton became a bit clearer last week, and the Planning Board voted to bring the town in line with state regulations. At Wednesday’s meeting, the board voted to be in compliance with NH HB 1567, which states that...

Wilton Public & Gregg Free Library, 7 Forest Road, will host "Campfire Holiday Stories" with storyteller, singer and games leader Todd Goodwin on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 4 p.m.Goodwin’s background includes camping, education and theater.  

By DAVID ALLEN

For people seeking to harvest their own Christmas tree in southern New Hampshire, their options are fewer now, even in early December, than just a few years ago.“Overall, as a business, it is not sustainable as a for-profit industry,” said Jeff Brown...

The Second Congregational Church, located at 25 Gregg St. in Wilton, will hold its annual Christmas craft fair on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Parish Hall.The event includes lunch, photos with Santa, wreaths, decorations, baked...

By DAVID ALLEN

The spirit of giving was on display at the Wilton Festival of Trees over the weekend.The three-day event to benefit SHARE –  which provides food, clothing and emergency financial assistance to area families in need who do not qualify for government...

I’ve been writing “Words About Wilton” for almost a year, and in that time I’ve learned a few things.The first is that although you have a plan for each future article, never expect things to go smoothly. That’s one reason I begin writing each column...

Wilton Theater presents W.C. Fields film Town Hall Theatre, 40 Main St., Wilton, will present the silent film “So’s Your Old Man” (1926), starring W.C. Fields, on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m. The screening will feature live musical accompaniment by...

By DAVID ALLEN

‘Principal” is a title that conjures up images of an office in school that students do not want to find themselves in.However, Jared Brown, a former teaching principal in the Monadnock region, has parlayed some tunes that former students may recognize...

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Recent dry, windy weather conditions have increased the fire danger to the point where Temple Fire Warden Mike Connolly said Monday that mowing a lawn could be hazardous.“If your mower’s blade hits a rock and makes a spark, there you go,” he said.The...

When our boys were little, our house was filled with children’s books, Recently, I took a course at Fitchburg State’s ALFA adult learning program on the topic of banned books. There I learned most of the well-loved books that lived for years on our...

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag fire warning for the Monadnock region through 6 p.m. Friday.Critical fire weather conditions are expected due to northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph, and relative humidity as low...

By DAVID ALLEN

Substitute teachers in the Wilton-Lyndeborough School District will now be earning a bit more for their efforts in the classroom. An increase in pay for a day of subbing from $100 to $125 was approved at Tuesday's School Board meeting. Substitute...

Wilton Historical Society will hold its next meeting on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. in the Historical Rooms, located upstairs at the Wilton Public and Gregg Free Library, 7 Forest Road., Wilton. An elevator is available for accessibility.After a...

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

In a competitive district, an incumbent Democratic senator will face a Republican looking to step up from the House of Representatives – and both campaigns are the center of financial questions.District 11, which includes Wilton, Amherst, Milford and...

As the weather cools and days shorten, I’m spending the hours at the end of the day more often inside than outdoors. Until a few weeks ago, at 7 p.m. it was still light enough to sit on our porch, take a brief walk on a trail or chat with a neighbor....

The annual Haunting of Wilton took place Saturday in the downtown business district. The event was organized by the Wilton Main Street Association and included a performance by the Walpole-based group A Company of Witches, who performed a series...

The Wilton Folk Café will present folk musician Anayis Wright on Friday, Nov. 1, at the Wilton Collaborative Space, 21 Gregg St., Wilton.Known for expertise in maritime music, English folk and shape note singing, Wright has been performing for more...

By BEN CONANT

The Wilton-Lyndeborough boys’ soccer team heads into the Division IV playoffs Wednesday after a strong finish to the regular season. WLC (6-6-4) has only lost once in its past seven games following Thursday night’s 0-0 tie with visiting sixth-seeded...

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Wilton’s Prayers of Nature Studio will be transformed into a spooky Halloween “Bizarre Bazaar” all day during the Haunting of Wilton on Saturday, Oct. 26.Kate Schimke, founder of Prayers of Nature, describes the Bizarre Bazaar as a “dark arts fair,...

By DAVID ALLEN

The Wilton-Lyndeborough boys’ soccer squad earned a playoff berth Friday night with a 1-0 victory over Pittsfield under the lights. “When these guys click, they’re impressive,” said Wilton-Lyndeborough coach Dan Nelson. “Better communication and...

When a dog is a member of your family, morning walks are part of life. Our most frequent destination is the trail in the woods behind our home in Wilton.While Max sniffs each new patch of ground, I embrace the forest surrounding us. This often means...