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Good morning to you Wilton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

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  • Meet a former Wilton resident turned thriller author next week

Also on today's calendar: Maine Craft Weekend studio tour.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 74, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Breezy in the a.m.; sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Farmington Public Library hosts author talk and book signing with Andrew Oliver (dailybulldog.com) — A former Wilton resident is returning to the area for an author talk and book signing at Farmington Public Library on Friday, Oct. 9. Andrew Oliver will discuss his debut Franklin County murder mystery, set in western Maine's harsh winter, and sign books at this free, public event that welcomes local readers and mystery fans alike.
   

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  • Farmington Public Library kicks off Garden Seed Lending Program (dailybulldog.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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