It is important for the residents of Canton to attend the town meeting on Feb. 26. The town’s selectmen have decided that the townspeople didn’t know what they were doing or didn’t act in the town’s best interest when it was voted (269-171) to elect a candidate for the position of fire chief before the […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievements
DUDLEY, Mass. — Freshman Nicole Ross of Topsham and sophomore Breanna Wilkinson of Casco have achieved dean’s high honors during the just-completed fall term at Nichols College. — KUTZTOWN, Pa. — Abbey Leigh Ellis of New Vineyard has been named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at Kutztown University. — GOSHEN, Ind. — Abigail Dunn, […]
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Canton Fire Department recognized for quick response after snowmobile accident
CANTON — A Med-Care Ambulance official commended the Fire Department on Thursday night for its efforts Jan. 30 to rescue a seriously injured snowmobiler during a snowstorm. In the incident, Doug Kubesh, 48, of Dixfield, suffered multiple injuries after being ejected from his snowmobile and run over by one driven by his son in a cornfield […]
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Canton board learns town doesn’t own 4 acres on Golden Ridge Road
CANTON — After learning Thursday night that Canton doesn’t own 4 acres on Golden Ridge Road where the sand and salt shed used to be, selectmen rejected solicited bids for the property without opening them. Administrator Scotty Kilbreth displayed a survey map received Wednesday that abutters Pam and Maynard Farrar had done of their land […]
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Obscure laws ban whistling, radioactive waste in Canton
CANTON — The theme song for “The Andy Griffith Show” from the 1960s, could never have been legally recorded or performed in Canton. On April 9, 1963, townspeople adopted an ordinance that banned whistling, among other things. That law and a few other “funky” laws are still on the books, although they’re no longer enforced, […]
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Dixfield teen vocalist to compete again nationally in Tennessee
DIXFIELD — A Dirigo High School senior who received national recognition at a Tennessee country music competition last year has qualified to return in March. Vocalist Melanie Jordan, 18, won fifth place in the 13- to 16-year-old age bracket for new modern country and a Future Star of Tomorrow Award trophy in March 2014 at […]
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Dixfield man seriously injured in snowmobile accident in Canton
CANTON — A Dixfield man suffered multiple injuries Friday afternoon after being ejected from his snowmobile and run over by one driven by his son in a cornfield off Canton Point Road, Maine Warden Sgt. John MacDonald said in a news release. Doug Kubesh, 48, was taken at 4 p.m. from a staging area by […]
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Jay board to discuss possibility of leasing French Falls Recreation Area
JAY — Selectpersons will hear a presentation Monday night on entering a lifetime lease with the Androscoggin Land Trust for property in the French Falls Recreation Area. The trust acquired nearly 1,250 acres of forested land along the Androscoggin River in Canton and Jay in 2014 to permanently conserve it for public use. The French […]
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‘Homemade awesomeness’ offered at Canton board meeting
CANTON — A few minutes before the Canton selectmen meeting began on Thursday night, a cute little girl boldly walked up to the board table and plunked down some delectable-looking cooking. When asked what it was, she replied with a big grin of pride, “Homemade awesomeness!” I haven’t covered Canton selectmen meetings for years, so […]
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Canton to begin E911 numbering
CANTON — Enhanced 911 numbering will soon get underway after training on Tuesday at the Town Office, Administrator Scotty Kilbreth told selectmen Thursday night. Kilbreth, who is also the town code enforcement officer, volunteered himself and the office staff to take the training. He said he is just waiting for the state to send him […]