Stories about Canton

Canton Big Apple robbery suspects appear in court

PARIS — Two men charged with robbing the Big Apple in Canton last week appeared in South Paris District Court on Tuesday. Edward Barbioni Jr., 29, and Alexander Ryerson, 19, both of Jay, were each arrested Saturday morning on a Class A robbery charge. Bail was set at $10,000 c...

Two arrested in connection to Canton Big Apple robbery

JAY – Two local men are each being held on $50,000 cash bail or $100,000 surety at Oxford County Jail in South Paris in connection to the May 20 robbery of the Big Apple Store on Route 140 in 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.

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...

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.

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

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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...

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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...

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 ...

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...