Here’s a look at what several in our online community had to say about letters to the editor and stories in the news over the long holiday weekend. Regarding a letter to the editor by B. Wilner on the disappearance of America’s middle class Crystal Ward of Lewiston wrote: “Just what is Obama “plowing over” […]
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Joyce A. Carlton
AUBURN — Joyce A. Carlton, 76, of Canton, died peacefully, Wednesday, Dec. 28, at the Androscoggin Hospice House. She was born Nov. 21, 1935, in Canton, a daughter of Christopher G. and Eva (Rundlett) Allanach Sr. She attended local schools, graduating from Canton High School. On Nov. 22, 1952, she married Robert Norris “Bob” Carlton […]
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Canton rips DEP for dam permitting process
CANTON — Selectmen say the Maine Department of Environmental Protection is building a dam of red tape on Whitney Brook. On Thursday, the town emailed a seven-page letter to the department regarding its construction of a dam to help regulate the level of Lake Anasagunticook. The letter was drafted by Malcom Ray, the town’s project […]
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Dorothy P. Parisi
AUBURN — Dorothy Phyllis Parisi, 67, of Canton, passed away, with her family by her side, on Saturday, Dec. 17, after a very long, courageous fight with cancer. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was born on May 6, 1944, the daughter of Louis and Leah Grimard Boulanger, and was raised and […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Amanda L. Fetterhoff, 24, Jay, furnishing place for minor to consume liquor, furnishing liquor to a minor, Nov. 25, no bail listed, Jay Police Department. * Johnathan Taylor, 26, Jay, unpaid fines/fees, Nov. 26, $50 cash, court appearance Dec. 6, Jay […]
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Marion B. Milligan
CANTON — Marion B. Milligan, 88, of Canton died Friday, Nov. 25, at the Victorian Villa Nursing Home. She was born in Minot, Oct. 17, 1923, the daughter of Louis Mixer Sr. and Ola Downs Mixer. She attended school in Mechanic Falls and had been a homemaker all of her life. She is survived by […]
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Woman retires from Victoria Villa at 84
CANTON — Phyllis Knox has decided it’s time to retire. Knox, 84, of Peru has been employed at the Victorian Villa Rehabilitation & Living Center and nursing home for more than 33 years as a certified residential medication aide. On Friday, employees surprised her with a retirement party. “Phyllis has trained most of the people […]
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Local Girl Scout troop tours organic farm
TURNER — Gregg and Gloria Varney, owners of Nezinscot Farm, an organic farm, were hosts to girls and adults from Girl Scout Troop 329. The Scouts, age 11 to 18, are from Mexico, Peru, Dixfield, Canton and Jay. Troop members are learning about the impact of their food sources and food choices on the health […]
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Girl Scouts request land for community garden
CANTON — The Girls Scouts of Troop 329 recently made a presentation to the Canton Board of Selectman to seek permission to use a town lot as a community garden. The lot in question is one that was purchased by the town during the flood mitigation program of 2004-2007. Troop 329 presented beginning plot plans […]