JAY — Law enforcement officers, firefighters, friends, family and community members mourned the loss of Jay police and fire Chief Larry White Sr., who died Sunday morning. White of Jay has been on medical leave since February to undergo cancer treatment after he was diagnosed with Stage 3 pancreatic cancer in late January. He was […]
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Jay, Livermore Falls managers predict hard times for Bucksport
JAY — A day after Verso Paper announced it would close its Bucksport mill by the end of the year, people here said they sympathize with the 570 workers who will lose their jobs. They know the effects of a mill closing. Wausau Paper closed its Otis Mill, which straddled the Jay and Livermore Falls […]
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5th annual Hope With Every Step event is Oct. 4
JAY — The fifth annual Hope With Every Step 5K Race/Walk and family fun day will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4, at Taglienti Field, Spruce Mountain High School. The rain date is Oct. 5. The annual event is held in honor of Josh Brochu, 12, and Brooke Brochu, 9, of Jay and Emmy Rowles, […]
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Jay Village, North Jay water districts propose rate increases
JAY — Trustees of the Jay Village and North Jay water districts will file for rate hikes with the Maine Public Utilities Commission, according to letters mailed Wednesday to customers. Two separate boards of trustees elected by voters in those districts oversee the two districts. Superintendent Mike Wells is in charge of both districts. The […]
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Skowhegan woman charged in Jay crash
JAY — A Skowhegan woman faces charges after her car side-swiped a Jeep on Monday on Route 133. Jay Cpl. Jeffrey Fournier arrested Sasha Bradford, 23, on misdemeanor charges of operating after suspension and driving to endanger, acting police Chief Richard Caton IV said Wednesday. He also issued her a summons on a civil violation […]
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Processing acorns into flour TEMPLE — A workshop on processing acorns into flour will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Koviashuvik Local Living School. Learn how to enjoy this ancient staple crop of humankind. All steps and stages, from gathering to baking, will be shown. For more information or […]
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Livermore joins the school challenge
LIVERMORE — The town is participating in the School Spirit Challenge by collecting canned goods and monetary donations that will benefit the Good Shepherd Food-Bank. The Spruce Mountain High School in Jay challenged the town to get involved. The challenge is a friendly competition between schools to show school pride and spirit, all while helping […]
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Jay Town Office, Police Department participate in school challenge
JAY — The Town Office and Police Department have been challenged by Spruce Mountain High School to be involved with the School Spirit Challenge, Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere said. “We will be collecting money and food donations here at the Town Office,” she said. The challenge is a friendly competition between schools to show school […]
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Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls Apple Pumpkin Festival attracts crowd of hundreds
LIVERMORE FALLS — Hundreds of families and people of all ages attended the 17th annual Apple Pumpkin Festival for Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls on Saturday at the Livermore Falls Recreation Field. Temperatures topped 85 degrees Fahrenheit by noon under a cloudless sky, prompting a run on grape, root beer and cherry snocones, along with […]