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Historical society to screen film about Canton’s history

February 19, 2022February 2, 2022

To coincide with its town’s 201st anniversary, the Canton Historical Society plans to present the debut public screening of the film “Canton, Maine: A Small Town with a Rich History.” The screening will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, in the society’s building at 25 Turner St. Doors open at 1:45 […]

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Local students make Rhode Island university dean’s list

January 29, 2022January 27, 2022

KINGSTON, R.I. — Ten local students have been named to the 2021 fall dean’s list at the University of Rhode Island. They include Gabrielle Blanco of Winthrop, Emilie Burrill of Topsham, Ashley Childs of Norway, Taylor Dostie of Durham, Morgan Fenderson of Lisbon Falls, Jazmine Fournier of Lewiston, Morgan Morrow of Canton, Jack Murray of Farmington, Evan Stone of Wilton, and Emily Terranova […]

Canton Town Meeting to be held on a Saturday in June

by Marianne Hutchinson January 28, 2022January 28, 2022

Selectmen reject long-term contract with Vermont solar power company.

River Valley, Rumford Falls Times

Canton code enforcement officer resigns

by Marianne Hutchinson January 14, 2022January 14, 2022

Scott Mills was hired in May and serves as CEO for Hartford.

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Man injured in logging accident in Canton

December 4, 2021December 4, 2021

CANTON— A man was rushed to the hospital after sustaining head injuries in a logging accident, according to the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. Turner Rescue responded to the scene after the accident occurred around 10:30 a.m. The man was cutting down a tree on Pinewood Road when it fell on him, according to a report […]

River Valley, Rumford Falls Times

Canton property owner given deadline to clean up property

by Marianne Hutchinson November 11, 2021November 12, 2021

James Bishop of Lewiston has until Sunday to respond to the town’s directive.

River Valley, Rumford Falls Times

Canton receives government COVID funds to be used for town improvements

by Marianne Hutchinson October 29, 2021October 30, 2021

The Canton selectmen learned on Thursday the town will receive $115,966 from government funding from the COVID-19 Stimulus Package, also known as the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.