Ice along the Androscoggin River in Canton melts under the sun Tuesday. (Liz Marquis/Sun Journal)
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Joyce Dolloff Ellis
CANTON — Joyce Dolloff Ellis, 89, of Dixfield, died early Sunday morning Feb. 11 at Pinnacle Health Care in Canton. She was born in Rumford, Oct. 19, 1928, a daughter of Edmund Alva and Sara Holland Dolloff and was a graduate of Stephens High School. She worked at Diamond Match in Peru and Coates and Clark […]
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Wind mill company and selectmen hash out their differences
CANTON — A representative from the developer of the $50 million Canton Mountain Wind power project drew the ire of one selectman Thursday night when she said the Massachusetts company would donate half the amount requested to rebuild the snack shack at the baseball field. The town had requested $15,000, but Rebecca Howard, assistant director […]
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Cheryl A. Parker
LEWISTON — Cheryl A. Parker, 74, a resident of Pinnacle Health & Rehab in Canton, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 6, at Central Maine Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family, following a long illness. She was born June 17, 1943, in Wilton, the daughter of Walter Bubier and Gwendolyn (Buker) Bubier. Cheryl attended school in […]
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Canton's hopes for tax financing may still happen
CANTON — Selectmen decided Thursday to meet with the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development to learn whether establishing a Tax Increment Financing district for the $50 million Canton Mountain Wind power project would be worthwhile. State Rep. Richard Pickett, R-Dixfield, and Mike Rogers, a property appraiser from Maine State Revenue Services will join […]
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Canton offered $15,000 to build snack shack
CANTON — Selectman Don Hutchins told board members Thursday night that the owner of the Canton Mountain Wind project has agreed to donate $15,000 toward construction of a snack shack at the town baseball field. Patriot Renewables of Quincy, Mass., is asking town officials for a letter stating the town will donate toward the cost, […]
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Rabies vaccination clinic in Canton
CANTON — A rabies vaccination clinic for cats and dogs will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, at the Canton Town Office. Vaccinations will be $10 each animal. Turner Veterinary Service will staff the clinic.
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Historical society saves Grange building for its new home
CANTON — The Canton Historical Society has rescued and moved the historic Grange building on Route 108. The historical society recently saved the former Grange from demolition by moving it next door. The historical society had been housed in the former Universalist Church since 1975. The building had major structural issues and funds were lacking […]
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5th annual Festival of Wreaths a success
About 46 wreaths were raffled off during the Festival of Wreaths at the Canton fire station Saturday. The festival took place Nov. 25, 26 and 30, and Dec. 2 and 3 to raise money for the Fire Department. (Liz Marquis/Sun Journal) CANTON — The season of giving is in full swing, and the fifth annual […]
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Fire Dept. Auxiliary plans Festival of Wreaths
CANTON — The Canton Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will hold the fifth annual Festival of Wreaths from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 25 and 26, and Dec. 2 and 3. The Auxiliary has added a bonus night, 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30. Members will accept donated wreaths of any […]