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Stories about Canton

Canton dam project moves to new phase

CANTON — The town has paid $518,491 so far for the dam over Whitney Brook, an outlet for Lake Anasagunticook, according to Dam Advisory Committee Secretary Judy Hamilton.

Mary Standard, Special to the Sun Journal • River Valley • Friday, May 25, 2012

Canton man unhurt after colliding with moose on Route 140

CANTON — A Canton driver escaped injury early Wednesday afternoon when a young moose jumped into the path of his truck on Route 140, police said. Robert Kenney, 41, was driving west from Jay toward Canton in a Ford Ranger pickup when the accident happened about 2/10ths of a mile from...

Terry Karkos, Staff Writer • River Valley • Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 7:07 pm

Well done - Emily Ray

LANCASTER, Pa. — Emily Ray, Dirigo class of 2011 and freshman attending Franklin and Marshall College, made the dean's list for the fall semester. She is studying philosophy and pre-law. Ray is the daughter of Richard and Diane Ray of Canton.

Well Done • Monday, May 21, 2012

Elmira College dean's list

ELMIRA, N.Y. — Elmira College has released its dean's list for academic achievement for the fall 2011 term. Celia Blancato, 2012, of Canton, majoring in psychology and human services. Amy Chipman, 2012, of Poland

Well Done • Thursday, May 17, 2012

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Historical museum open MEXICO — The Mexico Historical Society Museum will be open on May 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the summer. The regular meeting will be held on Monday, May 21, at 12 p.m. in the Cal Lyons room with a potluck lunch. For more information call 364...

Connections • Thursday, May 17, 2012

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A Cappella concert AUGUSTA — Maine-ly Harmony Chorus and the Kennebec Valley YMCA Youth Chorus will present Spring Into A Cappella Sound at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 20, at the Vile's Arboretum, 153 Hospital St. This musical program of barbershop-style four-part harmony wil...

• Connections • Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Canton tackles town beach issues

CANTON — Lakeside resident Molly Elliott spoke to selectmen Thursday night about her concern about dogs and missing signs on the town beach next to Route 140. Elliott said there used to be a sign on the beach giving the name of Lake Anasagunticook and noting no dogs are allowed. She ...

Mary Standard, Special to the Sun Journal • River Valley • Friday, May 11, 2012

Warren S. Goding

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Warren S. Goding, 84, died Wednesday, April 11, at NMS Healthcare, where he had resided since November. Warren was born in Canton, April 3, 1928, the son of Edward L. and Ethel DeMerritt Goding. He graduated from Canton High School and attended Gordon Christian Coll...

• Obituaries • Wednesday, May 9, 2012

RCAM to offer gardening services

LEEDS — Having a tough time putting good food on the table? Become a member of the Rural Community Action Ministry's Gardening Services. Create your own garden, grow fresh vegetables, eat healthy. The program is open to any who are income eligible or elderly or disabled, a beginner or exper...

Connections • Monday, April 30, 2012

Forester presents plan for harvest on town woodlot in Canton

CANTON — Professional forester Stephen Gettle says the town's 179-acre woodlot is ready for selective cutting and perhaps $50,000 could be realized from the harvest.    In an effort to cut taxes, the Board of Selectmen has been looking at opportunities to m...

Mary Standard, Special to the Sun Journal • River Valley • Saturday, April 28, 2012

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