DIXFIELD — The honor roll for the first quarter at Dirigo High School has been announced. High honors Grade 12: Salena Berry, Courtney Jean Blouin, Jackiellen Bonney, Isiah Brown, Lindsy Crutchfield, Oscar Norman Farmer DeRoche, Grace Hebert, Brooke Holmquist, Sonya Jalette, Haylee Jamison, Stephanie Janke, Abigayle Johnson, Amanda Johnson, Connor Kane, Ciara Rose Keene, Rylee […]
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UMF names Wilson scholars, fellows
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington has named 10 Michael D. Wilson scholars and fellows for the fall 2013 semester. This competitive undergraduate research award partners top student researchers with faculty mentors to help students gain experience, insight and skills in their career interests. Georgia Qualey, a history major at UMF, is using […]
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Canton selectmen vote to take action against accountant
CANTON — Selectmen decided at their Thursday meeting to file a claim in small claims court and to file a complaint with the board that regulates accountants against Melinda Way and The Financial Way. Way has failed to complete an audit of the town books that was due in September, selectmen said. The town paid […]
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Bake sale at Pinewood Terrace FARMINGTON — A bake sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, at Pinewood Terrace, 136 Rosewood Drive. There will be yeast rolls, quick breads, pies, cookies, fudge and assorted other baked goods. Yeast rolls and pies can be ordered ahead. For more information,c all […]
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Canton selectmen: No consensus on use of fire station
CANTON — Selectmen disagreed Thursday on whether to enact a policy that would charge groups a fee for using the community room at the fire station. “The building belongs to the taxpayers, and they should not be charged,” Selectman Lisa Cummings said. Selectman Shane Gallant, who is also the fire chief, said some groups were […]
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Driver charged in stolen vehicle chase
CANTON — A Jay man has been charged with stealing a vehicle from Jay and leading police on a chase through four towns at speeds of more than 100 miles per hour Sunday. Maine State Police Trooper Alan Levy submitted his case to the District Attorney’s Office on Wednesday and prosecutors issued warrants against Edward […]
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Police chase stolen vehicle through four towns
CANTON — A man faces charges after a police chase through four towns with speeds at more than 100 mph Sunday. The driver was taken to Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington due to medical issues unrelated to the chase, Maine State Police Trooper Alan Levy said Monday. Once he is released from the hospital, he […]
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Canton board debates charging fee for room use
CANTON — Selectmen on Thursday disagreed on whether to charge groups for using the fire station meeting room. Fire Chief and Selectman Shane Gallant argued that many groups are using the room and some leave a mess that firefighters have to clean up. He said they are reaching the point of needing to hire a […]
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ATV riders help out Santa Claus at Toy Run
FARMINGTON — ATV riders from nearly every New England state joined Franklin County ATV enthusiasts Saturday morning for the 17th annual Toy Run from Farmington to Jay. Chris Currier, president of Mountain View ATV Club, said even a few Canadian participants come every year to be part of the event. He and other ATV club leaders […]
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Canton selectman remembered for her volunteerism, kindness
CANTON — Selectman Jackie Conant was remembered by friends and co-workers Tuesday as a “tireless” and “dedicated” volunteer, and a “super human being.” Conant passed away Sunday evening at the Androscoggin Hospice House. She was 68. Susan Jennings, the Oxford County Extension educator for the University of Maine 4-H Camp and Learning Center, described Conant […]