Franklin Community Health Network employees recently participated in a team-building snowman contest to collect cash and nonperishable food donations to support the greater community. In total, 1,591 items were collected. The winning department decided to split the proceeds between Western Maine Homeless Outreach and the Tri-Town Ministerial Association Food Cupboard in Jay. Staff members are, […]
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Celebrate Earth Day by helping to keep the earth clean and green
FARMINGTON — Towns in Franklin County are participating in Earth Day by raking, sweeping and cleaning on Saturday, April 22. Farmington Downtown Association will sponsor the fourth annual Earth Day cleanup from 1 to 3 p.m. starting at the Pierce House, 204 Main St. Individuals and groups will hold a town cleanup and […]
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Jay sets hearing on sewer rates
JAY — Selectpersons will hold a public hearing Monday, April 24, on sewer rates that are expected to rise in 2017-18. The hearing is at 6 p.m. at the Town Office. Selectpersons have been increasing the rates over several years so sewer fees will eventually cover the entire cost of the Sewer Department’s operation and […]
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Jay woman accused of taking vehicle in Wilton, stopped in Farmington
WILTON — A Jay woman faces a charge of theft by unauthorized use of a motor vehicle after police say she took a vehicle Friday without permission. Brittany M. Dakin, 18, of Jay, was arrested Friday evening in Farmington after she took the vehicle from a home on Prospect Street, Wilton police officer Brian Lynch […]
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Bean’s Corner Baptist Church plans for new sancutary progress
JAY — Plans are progressing for construction of a new sanctuary at Bean’s Corner Baptist Church. Over the first weekend of April, Mobile Baptist Builders members from across the country came and established a time line to plan and build the new sanctuary. The Mobile Baptist Builders will be here this summer to help the […]
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Two candidates square off for Jay selectperson seat
JAY — Two candidates are running for the fourth selectperson seat in the April 25 elections. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Community Building. Fourth Selectperson F. Timothy “Tim” DeMillo is being challenged by Budget Committee member Ricky Merrill. They each answered the same questions for the Sun Journal, […]
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Jay police following lead in attempted burglary
JAY — Police are following a lead on a potential suspect who attempted to break into a residence on East Dixfield Road, also known as Route 17, on Tuesday night while a resident was home. The resident called 911 at 8:16 p.m. while the suspect was trying to get in, Detective Michael Mejia said Wednesday. […]
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Jay’s state valuation lowered for second year in a row
JAY — The town’s certified state valuation for 2017-18 has been reduced by $111.8 million, to $586.45 million under the state’s Sudden and Severe Disruption of Valuation Program. It is the second year Jay has qualified for a reduced adjustment because of downsizing at the Androscoggin paper mill and the loss of valuation for the town. […]
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Jay native Lindsey Allen takes up lacrosse at Thomas College, excels
Lindsey Allen of Jay plays for the Thomas College women’s lacrosse team after not playing the sport in high school. WATERVILLE — When the Thomas College women’s lacrosse players were picking team captains for the 2017 season, they all agreed upon Spruce Mountain graduate Lindsey Allen. “I allow the team to vote and give reasons […]
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Jay residents to only vote on town budget in April
JAY — Voting on a proposed $6 million municipal budget for 2017-18 will take place from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, at the Community Building. The town has to keep its voting date, Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere told selectpersons on March 27. Jay had aligned is annual town meeting referendum to match […]