WILTON — Saturday’s rain was great for ducks and geese lined with down feathers, but not so much for 250 jacketed participants in the 16th annual Whistle Stop Trail ATV Toy Run. Although participation was down about 400 people from past rides due to the weather, the enthusiasm and donations from those who participated was […]
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Andover woman falls asleep at wheel in Route 108 crash, police say
CANTON — An Andover woman escaped serious injury early Sunday afternoon after falling asleep while driving south on Route 108 and crashing into trees, police said. Sharon Hutchins, 64, complained of minor pain after Canton firefighters cut the door off her 2007 Subaru Forester to get her out, Oxford County Deputy Cpl. Chancey Libby said […]
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Canton wind moratorium proposal stirs comments
CANTON — The Planning Board took comments Thursday night on a proposed wind power development moratorium that’s set for a vote Saturday. The ordinance would prohibit development of such projects for six months, giving the town time to write regulations for wind power developments. The vote is set for 9 a.m. at the old municipal […]
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New Lake Anasagunticook Dam drives Canton downtown redevelopment
CANTON — Downtown Canton is getting a serious makeover costing more than $1 million and none of it was raised through taxation, Malcolm Ray, said on Friday morning. Ray is the town’s engineer and member of its Dam Advisory Committee. When the multi-pronged project is completed later this year, the town will have a new […]
Posted inRiver Valley, The Franklin Journal
Federal cleanup of old tannery to be done by mid-October
CANTON — Work to clean up the old Brindis Leathers Tannery site is expected to be completed in mid-October. It was supposed to be done by the end of August, Malcolm Ray, Canton engineer and member of the Dam Advisory Committee, said on Friday morning. The cleanup project is part of a multi-pronged larger project […]
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Work begins on new Lake Anasagunticook boat launch
CANTON — Work on the new public access boat launch ramp on Whitney Brook is expected to be completed this fall. The brook is the outlet of Lake Anasagunticook in its northeast corner. The boat launch is part of a multi-pronged larger project to redevelop the downtown area fronted by Route 108 and Route 140, […]
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P. Jamison: A good representative
I have researched the candidates for the upcoming election and came to the conclusion that Lisa Keim is the best candidate for House District 93. She is eager and able to work for her constituents in Augusta. Among her goals, she wants to streamline welfare for top efficiency, which would bring fairness to the taxpayers. […]
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Tips, burglar lead police to marijuana grows in Oxford County
BETHEL — Oxford County deputy sheriffs have seized 152 marijuana plants and processed pot at four sites in Bethel, Albany Township, Newry and Canton recently. Other than the Newry marijuana, the pot seized was worth several thousand dollars in estimated street value, Cpl. Chancey Libby said early Thursday evening. Acting on a tip on Sept. […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * John R. Ciliberti, 41, of Mexico, Sept. 10, domestic violence assault, Dixfield Police Department. * Lorraine F. Greene, 57, of Paris, Sept. 10, failure to pay fines, Paris Police Department. * Tersa L. Haynes, 47, of Canton, Sept. 10, domestic violence assault and obstructing […]