JAY — The first Hollandstrong Summer Fest will be held Saturday, Aug. 11, beginning with a 5k run/walk at 8 a.m. at Spruce Mountain high and middle schools. The festival is being held in memory of Michael Holland, 25, of Wilton, one of 33 crew members who died aboard the SS El Faro, a cargo […]
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Vandals damage 4 stop signs, 2 mailboxes in Jay
JAY — Police are investigating vandalism to four stop signs and two mailboxes, the majority of them in East Jay, Sgt. Russell Adams said Thursday. Four stops signs were either pulled up or bent and damaged, he said. Most of them were in area of Warren Hill and East Jay roads. Two mailboxes were damaged […]
Jason Mancine to perform at French Falls Park
JAY — Rock, blues and country artist Jason Mancine, with special guest Jasmine Dodge, will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at French Falls Park, hosted by the Jay Recreation Committee. The concert is free and open to the public; refreshments will be for sale by LEAP. Bring chairs or blankets for […]
Auburn, Farmington men injured in Jay crash
JAY — Drivers from Auburn and Farmington were injured Tuesday morning when their vehicles collided at Routes 133 and 156, at Bean’s Corner. Scott Moore, 50, of Auburn was driving a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu east on Depot Street, which is Route 156, and did not see a stop sign, Jay Police Officer David Morin said. […]
Jay fire cause undetermined
Fire Rescue Chief Michael Booker said Monday that the cause of a fire destroyed Carl Badeau’s garage and tools on Warren Hill Road in Jay on Friday is undetermined because of the extent of damage. State fire investigators were at the scene Monday. (Michael Booker photo)
Drug agents, police seize large quantity heroin, crack-cocaine in Jay
JAY — A local woman and a New York man are accused of selling heroin and crack cocaine from her apartment on Main Street, according to police. Angie Braley, 37, of Jay and Darnell Smith, 20, of Bronx, New York, were arrested early Monday morning after police executed a search warrant at apartment 1 at […]
Livermore Falls, Jay to discuss upgrade needs, funding for Livermore Falls plant
LIVERMORE FALLS — Sewer trustees here and Jay selectpersons, along with sewer department superintendents, are scheduled to meet Aug. 7 to discuss needed upgrades to the Livermore Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant. Wright-Pierce engineers of Topsham will be on hand to explain the needs during the 6:30 p.m. selectmen’s meeting at the Livermore Falls Town Office. […]
Jay fire damage estimated at $175K
JAY — Fire destroyed a local businessman’s garage and tools, some about 100 years old, late Friday afternoon on Warren Hill Road, Fire/Rescue Chief Mike Booker said. About 35 firefighters from Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls, Farmington and Wilton responded to Carl Badeau’s property to find the garage estimated to be 40 by 60 feet engulfed in flames, […]
Class on understanding youth mental health offered in Jay
JAY — The class, Youth Mental Health First Aid, will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, at Spruce Mountain Middle School, 23 Community Drive. This class is open to the public. Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach adults how to help a youth or teen, ages 12-18, […]
Jay veterans holding flag retirement ceremony
JAY — The Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post 3335, AMVETS Lane Dube Post 33 and American Legion Post 10, and their auxiliaries will hold a short public Flag Retirement Ceremony at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at the VFW Post, 64 Jewell St. The public is welcome. Area residents, businesses and organizations who have soiled […]