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Oxford County arrest log

PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Jesse R. Arsenault, 25, of Peru, June 8, operating after suspension, violation of bail condition and failure to appear, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Christopher A. Burbank, 34, of Parsonsfield, June 8, domestic violence terrorizing and domestic assault, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. […]

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Posted inRiver Valley, The Franklin Journal

Race set for Canton selectman

CANTON — Selectman Jackie Conant is seeking another term in the June 12 town elections. Her challenger, Rob Walker, chairman of the Budget Committee. He said he would like to see the town do better in  long- and short-term planning. He also would like to see the surplus be in line with the auditor’s goals, […]

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Richards — Keene

Sarah Richards and Brian Keene CANTON — Frederick and Tracey Richards of Hermon are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Elaine Richards, to Brian Raymond Keene, son of Steven and Deborah Keene of Canton. Miss Richards is a 2010 graduate of Hermon High School. After graduating, she worked on her family’s farm in Hermon […]

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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 cash or $50,000 surety. Barbioni and […]

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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. Edward Barbioni Jr., 29, and Alexander Ryerson, 19, both of Jay, were each arrested Saturday […]

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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. The total project, which is being built by Bowman Constructors, of Jefferson, is expected to cost $630,000.   The town received a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant to build […]

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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 the Canton Point Road […]

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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.