JAY — A Dixfield man is accused of driving under the influence after his van struck a pole and knocked out power to the Morse Hill Road area late Thursday. Officer Mike Mejia arrested Benjamin Welch, 35, on charges of operating under the influence and failure to report an accident by quickest means, Sgt. Troy […]
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Spruce Mountain Middle School honor roll
JAY — The following students were named to the second-trimester honor roll at Spruce Mountain Middle School. Grade six High honors: Connor W. Beaulieu, Kendra Benson, Sydney Bonnevie, Jack Bryant, Bailey Coates, Riley Gray, Grace Harmatys, Adria Plourde, Abigail Thurston. Honors: Kayla Adams, Melissa Bamford, Keyana Benson, Joshua Brochu, Cameron Cain, Emily Castonguay, Tyler Chicoine, […]
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Route 133, Hyde Road intersection work to resume in Jay
JAY — Road work is scheduled to resume Monday at the intersection of Hyde Road and Route 133 to improve the line of sight at the state-deemed dangerous intersection. Employees from Nelson Communication Services Inc. of New Hampshire made some improvements in November to improve safety. Jay selectmen’s Chairman Steve McCourt said Monday that last […]
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Grange community service awards JAY — North Jay Grange will hold its Community Service Award Night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22. It will be upstairs; chairlift available. There will be a speaker, with refreshments following. The public is invited. For more information, call 645-4628 or 645-2910. Chesterville Grange ‘souper’ supper CHESTERVILLE — The Chesterville […]
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Spruce Mountain honors students at February assembly
JAY — Spruce Mountain High School recently held a student assembly to honor its February Student of the Month and its “Phoenix” award winner. Brooke Steele was honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award. The award, which recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time […]
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Mt. Blue High School honor roll
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School has announced the honor roll for the second quarter. Highest honors Grade 12: Katerina Bessey, Rileigh Blanchet, Kaleigh Brann, Megan Brown, Sophia Bunnell, Josiah Chapman, Eli Cohen, Sarita Crandall, Victoria Cushing, Amber Cusson, Hanna Deon, Shawnee Ellis, Ivy Enoch, Thomas Haines, Katherine Hayes, Joshua Horne, Tamiya Joseph, Gage Kennedy, […]
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Rhode Island man indicted on sex charges in Franklin County
FARMINGTON — A Franklin County grand jury indicted a Rhode Island man Tuesday, accusing him of sexually assaulting a woman in Franklin County in 2013. Wilson Alves, 30, of Pawtucket, R.I., and formerly of Jay, was indicted on one count each of felony gross sexual assault and unlawful sexual contact. Alves was arrested on a […]
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Lobster stew luncheon April 25 FARMINGTON — The Fairbanks Union Church will hold a lobster stew luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 25. Note the date change. The luncheon includes lobster stew, biscuit, pumpkin or apple dessert and cream, and coffee/tea beverages. Eat it in the church or take it away for […]
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Racewalking: Track and field’s misunderstood event
JAY — Of all the track and field events, racewalking is perhaps the most misunderstood. “People think it’s easier than running,” said Spruce Mountain High School racewalker Sam Brenner, a junior who is the defending Class B state champion in the event. “It’s way harder. It uses a muscle group that no one else uses.” […]