KILBRETH — Frank W. “Billy”, 91, a resident of Turner, passed away Thursday, Sept. 20, in Portland. Funeral services will be held with full military honors at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, at the Advent Christian Church, 7 Lewiston St., Mechanic Falls. Visitation will be held at the church from 1 to 2 p.m., prior […]
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Canton selectmen look to hire administrative assistant
CANTON — Selectmen will interview candidates for administrative assistant next week, while considering a recommendation to hire a professional recruiter for the process. Chairman Brian Keene said at Thursday night’s board meeting that four people have applied for the position that was vacated last month by Scotty Kilbreth, who cited a “hostile work environment.” “We […]
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Canton official quits, cites ‘hostile work environment’
CANTON — Selectmen accepted the written resignation of Town Administrator Scotty Kilbreth during an emergency meeting Thursday. Kilbreth’s letter said he “no longer (has) confidence in the majority of the Board of Selectmen to do what is right for the town.” “Also, the lack of support for me is evident,” he wrote. “The chairman of […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Canton administrator grilled over foreclosure letters
CANTON — Selectmen grilled Town Administrator Scotty Kilbreth on Thursday evening about why they had two copies of a foreclosure letter — one with a payment date and another without, but both signed by Kilbreth. Kilbreth said he couldn’t explain why there were two letters. Selectman Russell Adams said he had spoken with Kilbreth about […]
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Canton board sets tax rate higher
CANTON — Selectmen on Thursday evening set the 2014-15 property tax rate at $22.75 per thousand of assessed value, an increase of $1.55. It’s the same increase as in 2013-14, when the rate went up from $19.65 to $21.20. The board lowered most building permits. The cost for new construction permits went from $50 to […]
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Canton Mountain wind project wins approval
CANTON — An eight-turbine wind project on Canton Mountain received approval this week from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. The nearly $50 million development will likely begin later this year and be operational in 2016, according to Canton Mountain Wind LLC, which is owned by Patriots Renewables LLC of Quincy, Mass. According to a […]
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Kingfield residents urged to attend school board meeting
KINGFIELD — Selectmen encouraged local residents to attend the next RSU 58 school board meeting at Kingfield Elementary School to learn more about cost-saving proposals for the district. Selectmen noted at their Monday night meeting that the public can learn more about the plans at the 6:30 p.m. meeting Thursday, Sept 12. The town also […]