The pumped storage hydropower project is slated to be located in a relatively undeveloped area in Dixfield, with a small part in Canton.
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Oxford County hydropower project would be a first for Maine
A Cianbro-backed company wants to build a pumped storage hydropower facility in Canton and Dixfield.
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Maine Hay Contest recognizes farms, families producing best hay in 2024
WATERVILLE — At the 2024 Maine Forage Conference in November, University of Maine Cooperative Extension recognized the winning farms of the Maine Hay Contest: Hardy Farm in Farmington, Melody Ridge Farm in Pittsfield and Conant Acres in Canton. Hardy Farm, an organic dairy operation run by Henry and Teresa Hardy, has around 85 registered Ayrshires […]
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‘Dozens and dozens’ of cats discovered in construction trailer in western Maine
It is estimated there maybe over 50 feral cats in the community of Canton, some of them pregnant. The trailer is considered a biohazard and has been condemned by the town.
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Jay man dies in Canton crash
The vehicle crossed the center line on Canton Point Road and struck another vehicle.
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Canton society to host history hour, supper Oct. 14
The Canton Historical Society plans to a history hour and spaghetti dinner on Saturday, Oct. 14 at the society’s 25 Turner St. building. These events are an opportunity to spend the afternoon with members and friends of the society, hear about four families from Canton’s past, and have dinner and dessert, according to a news […]
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Canton man arrested after trying to evade police in stolen SUV
Shawn Dame, 32, allegedly crashed a stolen SUV in Falmouth and ran to Presumpscot Street in Portland before police arrested him Friday morning and charged him with several crimes.
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Chicks with Sticks to play at Lake Days celebration
Chicks With Sticks Steel Drummers, from left, Deanna Kersey, Diane Mawhinney, Greg Saucier and Jill Longstaff, will perform calypso and reggae tunes for the Lake Days celebration from 12-3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Canton public boat landing. The event is free and open to the public, weather permitting only. Food truck and […]
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Farmington man flown to hospital after Canton crash
Joshua Brann, 35, was driving a 2002 Honda Accord on Saturday afternoon when the car went off the road, hit a utility pole, rolled repeatedly and then hit a tree, according to officials.
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Canton displays town pride during weekend bicentennial celebration
Residents hold street dance, museum exhibits and parade, among other events, from Thursday evening through Sunday.