CANTON — Regional School Unit 56 director Anne Chamberlin of Canton told selectmen Thursday night that the $12.28 million budget for 2018-19 budget is less than this fiscal year, but local assessments will be higher because town valuations went up and the state is decreasing its funding. Superintendent Pam Doyen said Friday that if the budgets […]
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Maria C. Amero
SCARBOROUGH — Maria C. Amero, 63, a resident of Canton, passed away Saturday, April 14, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, surrounded by her family. She was born Aug. 6, 1954, in Rumford, the daughter of Sheldon Campbell and Norma (Davis) Campbell. She was a graduate of Dirigo High School and the University of […]
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Marjorie C. Gammon
CANTON — Mrs. Marjorie Carman (Durost) Gammon, 89, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, was promoted to heaven, Tuesday, April 24, at the Pinnacle Health and Rehab in Canton. She was a resident of Peru. Born in Mansfield, Mass., June 14, 1928, she was the daughter of Rev. Morley and Alice (Leonard) Durost. Marjorie was […]
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Canton official quits, cites ‘hostile work environment’
CANTON — Selectmen accepted the written resignation of Town Administrator Scotty Kilbreth during an emergency meeting Thursday. Kilbreth’s letter said he “no longer (has) confidence in the majority of the Board of Selectmen to do what is right for the town.” “Also, the lack of support for me is evident,” he wrote. “The chairman of […]
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Canton administrator grilled over foreclosure letters
CANTON — Selectmen grilled Town Administrator Scotty Kilbreth on Thursday evening about why they had two copies of a foreclosure letter — one with a payment date and another without, but both signed by Kilbreth. Kilbreth said he couldn’t explain why there were two letters. Selectman Russell Adams said he had spoken with Kilbreth about […]
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Canton Historical Society program to focus on protecting character
CANTON — The Canton Historical Society will host an evening presentation on Wednesday, April 11, featuring Christopher W. Closs, field service advisor for Maine Preservation, to be held at the newly-renovated Grange Hall, 25 Turner St. The slide presentation is titled “Protecting Rural Community Character: Preservation at the Crossroads of Community Planning” and will entail […]
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Wilder Waters conservation nonprofit to host Dawnland Gathering
TURNER — Wilder Waters Community, a nonprofit conservation organization in Canton practicing a new method of conservation — what they call “reciprocal conservation” — has announced its upcoming benefit, the Dawnland Gathering. The three-day educational event will be held from July 26 to 29 at Nezinscot Farm’s North Farm in Turner. There will be three […]
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Canton board names new fire chief
CANTON — Selectmen on Thursday accepted Fire Chief Sherman Bradeen’s letter of resignation and appointed volunteer firefighter Jason Vaughan to replace him. Bradeen wrote that he and his family are moving to Carthage so he would not be able to give 100 percent of his time or dedication to the town or Fire Department. He […]
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Rose J. Rivers
LIVERMORE FALLS — Rose J. Rivers, 88, of Livermore Falls, passed away on Thursday, March 15. She was born in Auburn, Oct. 26, 1929, to Marguerite and Walter Jasper. She attended schools in Auburn and Canton. She worked a variety of jobs, retiring from the shoe shop in Livermore Falls. She was married to an Army […]
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'Mardi Gras' theme of Canton incorporation event
CANTON — The Canton Bicentennial Committee held its second incorporation event on Feb. 10 at the Canton Historical Society. This year’s fundraiser theme was “Mardi Gras” and featured authentic food, as well as trivia, door prizes, the crowning of the king and queen and a second line dance. There were approximately 85 people in attendance. […]