By Pam Harnden, Staff Writer JAY — Students in the advanced placement environmental science class at Spruce Mountain High School are spreading information about recycling that could save local taxpayers thousands of dollars. Instructor Rob Taylor said a recycling crisis is becoming a national issue. His students are helping to raise awareness locally. “Things the […]
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Franklin Memorial Auxiliary donates to hospital, installs officers
FARMINGTON — Donations to Franklin Memorial Hospital, committee reports and the installment of new officers were just a few of the actions taking place at the annual meeting of the Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary on June 6. Jean Rand, Auxiliary president, presented checks to representatives of the Maternal and Child Health Unit and Physical Rehab […]
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Jay voters pass four articles
JAY — Voters approved four articles Tuesday, including a revised budget article and three amended ordinances. Residents voted 448-373 to spend $181,215 on professional services, including legal, assessing, animal control, welfare services and funding for the industrial valuation reserve account. The select board and budget panel cut $20,000 from the article that failed 261-213 in […]
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Jay mom sees childhood hunger statistics, takes action
JAY — On Saturday, Stacy Greenleaf saw national and state children hunger statistics and wondered what she could do to help. Monday afternoon, she began offering free ‘grab-n-go’ bag meals for anyone who needed one. Greenleaf began her first University of Maine at Augusta college course, Introduction to Human Services, four weeks ago. For that class, she […]
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Peter A. Marble Sr.
WILTON — Peter Aaron Marble Sr., 67, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on June 7. He was born on Dec. 11, 1950, in Farmington, the son of Harlan and Nathalie (Spiller) Marble. A 1969 graduate of Wilton Academy and a 1972 machine tool graduate of Central Maine VTI, Peter’s years of employment were largely […]
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Franklin County senior resource fair to be held in Jay
JAY — The Senior Resource Collective will hold Franklin County’s fifth annual Senior, Caregivers and Family Resource Fair from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21, at St. Rose Parish Hall, 1 Church St. District Attorney Andrew Robinson will give the welcome. There will be presentations on fire safety and safety awareness for seniors […]
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Jay accepts Livermore company's bid for SUV
JAY — Selectpersons voted Monday to accept the high bid of $1,201.99 for the Sewer Department’s 2004 Ford Escape. The SUV was put up for sale after the town learned the vehicle needed costly repairs before it would pass a state inspection. Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere opened three bids during the select board’s meeting. Ted […]
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Spruce Mountain High School graduates encouraged to exceed expectations
JAY — Spruce Mountain High School’s 83 seniors listened intently at Sunday’s graduation ceremony as retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Helaina Lake challenged them to set high expectations for themselves. Lake, who was seriously wounded during her military service in Afghanistan, spoke of the obstacles she had overcome after she was wounded. She told the […]
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Jay brothers accused of assaulting teens
JAY — Two brothers, including one who is wanted in Massachusetts, are accused of assaulting two teenagers early Thursday on Hidden Circle, Cpl. Jeffrey Fournier said Friday. The 17-year-olds, a boy and a girl, told police that Benjamin York, 23, of Jay provided them with alcohol at his residence on Hidden Circle before York and […]
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Spruce Mountain seniors greet pupils in Livermore
Spruce Mountain High School Class of 2018 marshals Kiarra Richards and Peter Bussiere lead a march through the halls at Spruce Mountain Primary School in Livermore on Friday. (Pam Harnden/Livermore Falls Advertiser) Pupils at Spruce Mountain Primary School in Livermore give high-fives to class marshal Peter Bussiere, right. Class marshal Kiarra Richards is second from […]