WILTON — The Country Square Quilters of the Wilton/Jay area have announced the winner of the 2014 community quilt raffle held during the Wilton Blueberry Festival. The lucky winner is Kathy Meador of Mount Vernon, who is thrilled to be the recipient of the beautiful queen-size quilt. Proceeds from the raffle, $1,509, will be equally […]
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Auditions for Christmas musical to be held in Jay
JAY — Auditions for Spruce Mountain High School’s community musical, “Miracle on 34th Street,” will be held Wednesday, Oct. 1, on the school stage. Sessions are from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m. There are parts for all ages. The musical will be performed at 7 p.m. Dec. 12 and 13, on […]
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Holt recognized with award for improving Jay’s collections systems
JAY — The Maine Water Environment Association recognized Mark Holt, superintendent of the Jay Sewer Department, with the Charles Perry Award for his years of dedication to the town’s department and his work to improve its collection systems. Holt of Livermore has been superintendent of the Jay department for nearly 24 years. He received the […]
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Daughters of Isabella welcomes new members
JAY — On Sept. 10 the Daughters of Isabella 677 from St. Rose of Lima in Jay gathered at the parish hall to conduct their monthly business meeting. The meeting was called to order at 6:45 by Regent Denise Rodzen. Chancellor Lauriann Castonguay led the group in the recitation of the rosary. A short form […]
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Annual ATV toy run is Sept. 27
JAY/FARMINGTON — The 18th annual WhistleStop ATV Toy Run is Saturday, Sept. 27. Participants should bring a new toy (wrapped to protect from dust) or cash donation and meet at McDonald’s parking lot in Jay at 7:30 a.m. or at the end of the Whistle Stop Trail on the Town Farm Road in Farmington at […]
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Jay accepts bid of $40,061 for land and barn
JAY — Selectpersons voted Monday to accept a bid of $40,061 for 2.05 acres and a large barn on Route 133 and Hyde Road to Antoine “Tony” St. Pierre of Jay. He submitted the only bid and has until Oct. 31 to close on the property. Selectpersons set the minimum bid at $40,000, dedicating up […]
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Jay dedicates Christmas tree to Chief White
JAY — The dedication of a Christmas tree Monday night to police and fire Chief Larry White Sr. came with tears, laughter and earnest words. White of Jay has been on medical leave since February trying to beat pancreatic cancer. The dedication was held in the Board of Selectpersons room to keep White out of […]
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Livermore Falls trustees approve sewer expense pact
LIVERMORE FALLS — Sewer trustees have approved a joint agreement with Jay selectpersons to set a detailed cost-sharing formula in place for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The two towns share operating and maintenance costs of the Livermore Falls plant based on sewage treated. One of the recommendations from an arbitration session between the towns in […]
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Jay to close Town Office on Thursday for employee appreciation
JAY — The Town Office will be closed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25, for the annual employee appreciation luncheon.
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Families escape Jay fire Monday morning
JAY — Two families escaped a fire Monday morning at 576 Franklin Road, acting fire Chief Mike Booker said. The fire started in a second-floor office at a house owned by Adam and Ali Clark, Booker said. The cause was electrical. Approximately 20 firefighters from Jay, Livermore Falls and Wilton, along with a Farmington rapid-response team, […]