JAY — Patty Richards was at work Friday, Dec. 6, when she started receiving phone calls from her neighbors. “They asked if I had black labs,” Richards said. “I don’t, but I was told there was a litter of black lab puppies in the road by my house and one of them has been hit by a car.” Richards rushed home and with the help of her […]
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Jay Public Works director says no need for more help
The department will not replace an employee retiring in July.
Jay approves repairs to heating unit at Municipal Building
Selectpersons also granted a permit to the Maine Department of Transportation for vehicles that exceed weight limits on posted town roads to replace a bridge on Route 140.
Jay-Livermore Falls Hunting Club awards banquet postponed
JAY — The Jay-Livermore Falls Hunting Club awards banquet originally scheduled for Sunday, January 12 has been postponed until January 19 due to the freezing rain predicted Sunday. VFW Hall in Jay. Social hour at 5 p.m., meal at 6. For more information, call Jeff Newcomb at 212-5680.
Sports Roundup
Boys Basketball Medomak Valley 56, Mt. Blue 47 WALDOBORO — Sophomore point guard Patrick McKenney was prolific from the line with 17-of-20 shooting and a game-high 28 points to lift Medomak Valley to a 57-46 triumph over Mt. Blue in boys basketball action Saturday, Jan. 4. The Panthers (8-1) took an eight-point lead in the […]
Middle school teams shine at state LEGO competition
Members of ‘Just the Incredible 6’ won the Global Innovation Award at the Maine FIRST LEGO League Competition in December and could be one of 20 finalists invited to Disney World in June.
Investor takeover could ‘derail’ sale of Jay mill, Verso board claims
Three board members nominated by an investment group could pave the way for a merger with another paper company, the company’s board of directors warns shareholders.
State evaluations: RSU 73 students show some improvements, need different math program
At the Dec. 12 Regional School Unit 73 board of directors meeting, Curriculum Coordinator Chris Hollingsworth shared the latest student assessment data from the state, said new math programs will be considered.
Jay woman’s deep faith in God has helped guide her
Kelli Hanson, 40, lost her husband five years ago in a car accident.
Local Roundup
Boys Basketball Spruce Mountain 56, Mountain Valley 42 RUMFORD — Jack Bryant, Brandon Frey and Cam Cain combined to make eight 3-pointers and visiting Spruce Mountain pulled away starting in the second quarter of a 56-42 MVC boys basketball victory at Puiia Gymnasium on Thursday, Dec. 12. Bryant led all scorers with 14 points for […]