Wilton High will host head-shaving fund-raiser in March
Wilton High School will host its eighth annual St. Baldrick’s head-shaving fund-raiser on Tuesday, March 14, to raise awareness and funds to fight childhood cancer. During last year’s fund-raiser,...
View ArticleIs a gluten-free diet for everyone?
Meg Whitbeck Every few years a new health food trend takes hold and right now it’s “gluten-free.” But is it right for everyone? Meg Whitbeck, a registered dietitian and nutrition educator with RVNA...
View ArticleWilton ski teams rebuild for runs at state titles
Captains of this year’s Wilton High boys and girls ski teams are, from the left: Patrick Verrilli, Michael Hueglin, Hannah Jung and Julia Bonnist. The Warriors open the season Wednesday. — J.B.Cozens...
View ArticleObituary: Betsy Sara Fusek, 56
Betsy Sara Fusek Betsy Sara Fusek, age 56, of New Canaan, Conn., died peacefully at her home on Monday morning, Jan. 2, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Summit, N.J., she was the...
View ArticleP2P holds off on accepting clothing donations
Person-to-Person (P2P) is in the process of conducting a comprehensive inventory in its Darien Clothing Center. During that time it will be unable to accept any new donations of clothing, household...
View ArticleBoys basketball: Warriors stay red-hot, rout Bears
The Wilton High boys basketball team scored its fourth lopsided win in a row on Tuesday night with a 74-34 victory at Norwalk. The Warriors remain undefeated at 5-0. It was the third time in five games...
View ArticleWhat’s happening in Wilton?
Here’s what’s happening in town today, Jan. 4: • Make Thank You Cards at Wilton Library, from 10 to noon. For more things to do, check the Wilton Bulletin Board. The post What’s happening in Wilton?...
View ArticlePerson-to-Person grant
MBIA Foundation of Darien has awarded a $20,000 grant to Person-to-Person, which will fund four years of college for a Mentoring4Success Scholar. P2P Executive Director Ceci Maher said many of the...
View ArticleChildren dip candles
A woman dressed in colonial attire makes candles. — Don Graham photo During the long, dark nights of winter, candles were the only source of light in Colonial times. Molds were an expensive luxury, so...
View ArticleWarrior Words: Vignettes
Skyler Addison Living in a town that boasts a mere 27 square miles has made me appreciate the merits of having a car. Moving from Ellicott City, Md., a sprawling, indistinct area with four high...
View ArticleWoman’s club donation caps vehicle fund-raiser
With the new utility task vehicle are, standing, from left, CERT’s Patrick Russo, T.G. Rawlins, and Jack Majesky. Standing in the vehicle, from left, are club members Debbie Corrigan, Andrea Bates,...
View ArticleState police stop more than 2,000 motorists over Christmas weekend
Connecticut State Police stopped more than 2,000 motorists this Christmas weekend and responded to more calls than last year. From the Thursday, Dec. 22 to Monday, Dec. 26, state police ramped up...
View ArticleWilton Bulletin Board
The Bulletin Board is a guide to events of public interest happening in Wilton designed to let you know what’s happening and when, and to help schedule important events. Submissions may be emailed to...
View ArticleWhat’s happening in Wilton?
Here’s what’s happening in town today, Jan. 5: • Children’s Beginner Chess at Wilton Library, from 4 to 5. • Children’s Advanced Chess at Wilton Library, from 5 to 6. For more things to do, check the...
View ArticleGymnastics preview: Wilton gets a boost from big freshman class
In a typical year, graduating three top performers and then losing several current gymnasts to injury would be hard to overcome. But thanks to its biggest freshman class ever, this isn’t a typical year...
View ArticleLibrary Lines: Jan. 5
Six Wilton artists featured This month’s art exhibition, Wilton Artists: Art Times Six, opens on Friday, Jan. 6, from 6 to 7:30. The artists originally displayed their talents in a limited way in the...
View ArticleSenior Center News: Jan. 5
AAA driving program AAA’s free driving improvement program will be offered Friday, Jan. 6, from 8:30 to 12:30 in the Comstock Community Center. Taking this program can lower your auto insurance costs...
View ArticlePolice Log: Shoplifting, jewelry theft
Shoplifting A 62-year-old Redding woman was charged with shoplifting on Dec. 27 at 11:03 a.m. Police said Lori Patrick, of 7 Mallory Drive, Redding, was the subject of a phone call on Dec. 26 from the...
View ArticleGirls hockey: Freshmen lead Wilton past SWS
Ali Purvis (right) fights for the puck behind the net during the Wilton-Norwalk girls hockey team’s game last week at Ridgefield. — J.B. Cozens photo Wilton-Norwalk girls hockey head coach Pete...
View ArticleEditorial: A new start
Many people were happy to say goodbye to 2016. We can only hope the negativity and fear that arose from a vicious election season, acts of terrorism and police shootings go with it. If 2016 has taught...
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