JAY — The chairman of the Oxford County Board of Assessment Review will conduct a training workshop for the Jay Board of Assessment Review on Thursday to help them understand their roles and responsibilities. The Jay board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Town Office. The board is reviewing Verso Androscoggin LLC’s […]
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Area students named to Colby College dean’s list
WATERVILLE — Area students were named to the dean’s list at Colby College for their outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2014-15 year. Eva M. Neczypor of Lewiston, a member of the Class of 2016, is the daughter of Linda Iverson of Lewiston and Thomas Neczypor of Brunswick, and attended Brunswick High […]
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Ash Wednesday service in Wilton WILTON — For the start of Lent, an Ash Wednesday service and light meal will take place Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Wilton Congregational Church. A light meal begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by a service of ashes and prayer in the sanctuary at 6:15 p.m. All are welcome. Ash […]
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No Monday game at Bridge Club LEWISTON — The Lewiston Bridge Club winners of the individual movement at the Lewiston Armory on Feb. 3 were as follows: first/second tie, Marta Clements and David Lock; third/fourth tie, Rosemarie Goodwin and Hazel Glazier. Winners on Feb. 10 were: first, Marta Clements and Hazel Glazier; second, Paul Sherman […]
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Spruce Mountain High School lists week’s activities
JAY — Spruce Mountain High School would like to keep local people informed of what’s happening at the school during the upcoming week. February vacation All schools in RSU 73 will be closed the week of Feb. 16-20 for vacation. Vacation school SMHS is offering vacation school for tutoring of students Tuesday through Friday from […]
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Freshman Bryan Riley tests JACO robotic arm prototype
JAY — Spruce Mountain High School freshman Bryan Riley of Jay, who was born with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, hasn’t been able to walk for several years. On Thursday, Bryan had a chance to test the prototype for the JACO2 assistive robotic arm. The JACO2, made by Kinova, a company based in Montreal, has been marketed since 2010 […]
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Roberts Farm open during vacation NORWAY — The Roberts Farm Preserve warming hut will be open — with cross country skis and snowshoes available to borrow — from noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, Feb. 16 through Feb. 20, for school vacation week. It will continue to be open from 10 a.m. to 4 […]
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Photo contest for Jay report cover underway
JAY — Town officials invited residents and nonresidents to submit photos depicting Jay for consideration on the front cover of the 2014 town report. Officials will welcome all images that celebrate Jay. Photos can be of people, places, scenes, buildings or nature shots. They may be in color or black and white, and may be […]
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Well Done – Students honored for college achievements
FRANKLIN, Mass. — Vincent Ratsavong of Turner and Brandi Lavigne of Greene have earned dean’s list status for the fall 2014 semester at Dean College. — GREENVILLE, S.C. — The following Bob Jones University students were included on the president’s list for grades achieved during the fall 2014 semester. To qualify, students must earn a […]
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Rumford Eagles Valentine’s dance RUMFORD — The Rumford Eagles Auxiliary will have a Valentine’s Day Dance from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Feb. 14, in the Social Room. Music will be provided by Backlash. All proceeds go to the Heart & Vascular Center at CMMC, through the Max Bear heart fund which is an Eagles […]