The Regional School Unit 56 board of directors hired Kaelyne Thompson as Dirigo High School principal and Sara Thurston as athletics and activities director for the district, both to begin their positions July 1.
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Canton town clerk resigns citing ‘unhealthy work environment’
Angela Varnum has served since May 2022. Her last day will be Monday.
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Six positions open in Canton municipal elections June 11
Shawn Goodrow is a candidate for one of two selectmen seats.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County Commissioners Steven Merrill and David Duguay stepping down
State Rep. Sawin Millett and state Sen. Lisa Keim running for the vacancies.
Posted inConnections
Canton society seeks submissions for cook-off
The Canton Historical Society is set to hold a chili and chowder cook-off from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 6. The fundraiser for the society will be held at its 25 Turner St. headquarters. Local chefs will prepare their favorite chili or chowder for the contest. The public will sample and vote for the […]
Posted inElections, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Canton has six positions to be filled in June elections
Nomination papers are available at the Town Office at 94 Turner St.
Posted inNews, River Valley
Leeds man dies Monday in Canton crash
Travis Boivin, 44, was driving a motorcycle Monday on Route 108 when he slowed for a school bus and was struck from behind.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Motorcyclist dies Monday in Canton collision
A motorcyclist was struck from behind and killed Monday evening on Turner Street in Canton, according to Oxford County Sheriff’s Department.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Canton to spend $7,500 to repair fire station siding
Fire Chief Jason Vaughan asked the Select Board if funds from other town budget lines could help pay for the siding.
Posted inOxford Hills, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
7 properties in Canton qualify for FEMA flood assistance
Canton is one of 81 communities in the state eligible for some of the $10 million awarded to the state by the Swift Current grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The deadline to apply for the assistance program is March 15.