JAY — Selectpersons voted 3-1 Monday to seek bids for repairs needed to the sand-and-salt building at the Public Works Department. Board Chairman Terry Bergeron and Selectpersons Keith Cornelio and Judy Diaz favored going out to bid while Vice Chairman Tim DeMillo opposed. Selectperson Gary McGrane was absent. The damage resulted when an employee in […]
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Jay man alleges civil rights violations against Gallant, county jails, state
AUBURN — A Jay man and his minor children have filed a notice of claim seeking $5 million in damages against former Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant and 17 other individuals and government or law enforcement agencies. Michael C. Marks claims Gallant, “in his individual and representative capacities, sexually assaulted (Marks), and continues to harass, […]
George G. Plaisted
JAY — George G. Plaisted, 81, a resident of Jay, passed away Friday, March 23, at his home, surrounded by family. He was born Aug. 21, 1936, in Jay, the son of Ralph G. Plaisted and Florida (Belanger) Plaisted. George was a 1956 graduate of Jay High School. Following graduation he proudly served in the United […]
Reginald R. Richards
JAY — Reginald R. Richards, 82, died Thursday, March 22, at his residence on Franklin Road, with his loving family beside him. Born in East Jay on Aug. 27, 1935, he was the son of Edwin and Lucienne (Belanger) Richards. He attended school in Jay until the eighth grade. Since he was the second oldest of […]
Psych evaluation scheduled for Jay man accused of killing girlfriend
FARMINGTON — A Jay man accused of killing his girlfriend last summer at her home in Jay is scheduled Tuesday to undergo a forensic evaluation for competency, criminal responsibility and other mental conditions, according to a court document. Dr. Robert Riley, a consultant neuro-psychologist for State Forensic Services is scheduled to conduct the examination. James […]
Delaney is chosen for Spruce Mountain Principal's Award
JAY — Rylee Delaney of Livermore, a senior at Spruce Mountain High School, has been selected to receive the 2018 Principal’s Award, Principal Thomas Plourde has announced. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principal’s Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. Throughout her years at Spruce Mountain High […]
Spruce Mountain High School prepares for accreditation visit
JAY — A panel presentation by staff members and students at Spruce Mountain High School is scheduled for Sunday afternoon as part of the school’s accreditation process. The presentation, scheduled to begin at 1 p.m., is to be followed by group interviews with parents and school board members. The gathering concludes with a public reception. SMHS […]
Spruce Mountain High School awards students for hard work in January
JAY — Spruce Mountain High School recently awarded its students for hard work in January during an assembly. Spruce Mountain High School has presented Department Awards for January work to students, from left, Mattey Richards, Olivia Grant, Emily White, Sara Henderson, Rylee Saunders, Anna Bradford, Adria Plourde and Riley Gray. Acacia Fournier, center, is a […]
Scout Nick Lombardi of Jay earns Eagle award
JAY — Nick Lombardi of Wilton Troop 518 was presented the highest award in Scouting, the Eagle Scout rank, during a ceremony on March 18 at St. Rose of Lima Parish. Approximately 50 people attended the ceremony, including community leaders, local politicians and a representative for Sen. Susan Collins. As part of his journey to […]
Coalition offering Cooking Matters classes
JAY — Healthy Community Coalition (HCC) of Greater Franklin County is conducting a six-week Cooking Matters course from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, March 22, at the St. Rose Catholic Rectory. The goal of the course is to teach adults about healthy meal preparation and shopping on a limited food budget. The Cooking Matters™ curriculum teaches […]