Three out of four towns backed the budget for next school year.
Canton Maine
Turner man killed in Canton head-on crash; four others injured
A Rumford teen was flown to a Portland hospital with life-threatening injuries. Three children were injured and transported to a Lewiston hospital.
Livermore Falls selectmen approve hydroelectric dam revaluation, study
Eagle Creek Renewable Energy has four hydroelectric dams named Riley, Jay, Otis and Livermore with most of the latter located in Livermore Falls.
Canton board approves federal funds for Fire Department gear
The town has a balance of $21,899 of ARPA funds to utilize by the end of this month.
Canton to apply for $75,000 grant for energy upgrades to fire station, highway garage
The Select Board will get estimates for heat pumps for the Fire Department and Public Works buildings.
Canton board approves 99-year land lease for groundwater wells
The project is an effort to lower the cost of water for customers.
Dixfield-area students to present ‘Treasure Island’
International theater company provides lessons and plays for all grades during Spirit Week.
Canton to increase its Med-Care Ambulance share by $3,375 in 2025
Rob Walker, the town’s Med-Care Ambulance representative, said that the 2025 budget includes a $3 subsidy increase per capita, which means that the town will pay $48,375 in 2025, up from $45,000 for its share this year.
Canton Select Board raises tax rate
Selectmen voted to Monday to set the 2024-25 property tax rate at $20.75 per $1,000 of property valuation, an increase of $1.50 from last year.
Dixfield Discount Fuel Toy Drive begins 15th year
The DDF Toy Drive’s big event will be on Saturday, Nov. 16 with the third annual Thanks Christmas Giving Event at Boondocks Farm in Canton.