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Back-to-school brunch
Some might celebrate the children going back to school. Some might lament the end of summer. Whatever the sentiment, the Wilton Newcomers’ Club will present its Boo-hoo Woo-hoo Brunch on Monday, Aug....
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Editorial: What’s in a number?
People always say, it’s not how old you are, it’s how old you feel. There are a couple of stories this week that take age into account. In 1932 Al Capone went to prison, the Yankees beat the Cubs in...
View ArticleKristin ‘Sunny’ Pierson, 81
Kristin “Sunny” Pierson died Aug. 16 at the age of 81. She was born in New York City, on June 17, 1933, the daughter of the late Sterling and Gudrun Pierson of Chestnut Hill Road, in Wilton. Sunny, as...
View ArticleBlue Crush has travel softball tryouts on Sunday
The Wilton Baseball and Softball Association (WBSA) is holding tryouts for the 2015 Blue Crush Fastpitch Softball 10U, 12U, 14U and 16U travel teams. Tryouts will take place Sunday, Aug. 24, at...
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What’s happening in Wilton?
Here’s what’s happening in town today, Aug. 19: • Billiards/Pool at Wilton Senior Center at 10:30. • Duplicate Bridge at Wilton Senior Center at noon. • Yoga with Denise O’Hearn at Wilton Senior Center...
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Increase your property value
(Laurel Rock photo) The addition of a year-round outdoor living space can greatly increase your property value, says Wilton-based Laurel Rock company. “Outdoor living, even in cooler climates, is...
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Church volunteers make sandwiches for kids
From left, Alia Chabrier, Tracy Chabrier and Mark Lucas prepare lunches at Wilton Congregational Church last week. Thirty volunteers at the Wilton Congregational Church came together last week to...
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Bauerfeld, Lyon reach semis at Canadian Henley Regatta
Norwalk River Rowing’s men’s under-19 four plus coxswain that advanced to the semifinals at the recent Canadian Henley Regatta featured, from the left: coxswain Patrick Lyon, Greg Helms, Liam...
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Statewide GOP turnout: 21% — lowest since 1986
It’s a common belief that a political party’s faithful will turn out for primary elections, but Connecticut’s Republicans apparently were not motivated earlier this month. Just more than one in five...
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With 13 seniors, new coaches, WHS cheerleaders eager to start season
A record number of 13 seniors look forward to a strong varsity cheer season at Wilton High School this year. Kneeling, from the left: Taylor Aquan, captain Nicole Amato, captain Meaghan Herlyn, Avery...
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Editorial: Change the date
The voter turnout numbers for last week’s GOP primary clearly show Connecticut’s choice of a primary date is seriously flawed. It is time to change it. Why hold a primary in the middle of August when...
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Youth symphony auditions begin Aug. 23
(Photo courtesy of the Norwalk Youth Symphony) The Norwalk Youth Symphony will hold auditions for its 57th Saturday, Aug. 23 through Tuesday, Sept. 2. All musicians in grades 4-12 are invited to...
View ArticleMargaret Anne Kern, 87
Margaret Anne Kern, 87, of Wilton, CT, passed away peacefully at home on August 8th, 2014. She was a resident of Wilton since 1966. Margaret was born in the Bronx, New York, New York. She was...
View ArticleCherie Ann Crow, 87
Cherie Ann (Patin) Crow, 87, of Hilton Head Island, SC, formerly of Wilton, CT, passed away on August 16, 2014. Mrs. Crow was born on August 4, 1927 in Akron, OH, and was the only child of Oneil and...
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SCORE Mastermind
SCORE’s newest small-business support group, the Mastermind Group, helps those in business with problems, challenges or ideas they need to talk through and brainstorm with peers in business, the...
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What’s happening in Wilton?
(Rosalie O’Connor photo/rosalieoconnor.com) Here’s what’s happening in town today, Aug. 22: • Feldenkrais with Cathy Paine at Wilton Senior Center, from 10 to 11. • Contract Bridge at Wilton Senior...
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Offering opinions
Offering opinions A group of museum specialists toured the Wilton Historical Society complex with Executive Director Leslie Nolan on July 23. They discussed different approaches to presenting...
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Democratic fund-raiser for Phil Sharlach is Saturday
Phil Sharlach A fund-raiser for Phil Sharlach, the Democratic candidate challenging Toni Boucher for her state senate seat in the 26th District, will take place Saturday, Aug. 23, from 9:30 to 11:30...
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Trio will entertain with polkas at Cannon Grange Fair
A musical threesome named the Blue Trio will provide entertainment at Sunday’s Cannon Grange Agricultural Fair. The annual event will take place Aug. 24, from 10 to 4, on the grounds of the historic...
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Shirley E. Hindle, 93
Shirley E. Hindle Shirley Everson Hindle, 93, passed away August 19, 2014 in Santa Fe, NM, where she had resided since 2002. Shirley was born July 10, 1921 in Manitowoc, WI to Helene (nee Dørumsgaard)...
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