JAY — Melting snow plopped loudly to the ground late Sunday morning as town officials surprised Randy Easter during a dedication ceremony to him at the end of Lavoie Street Extension. Easter is a beloved longtime running, race-walking and skiing coach and educator for Jay schools. He was diagnosed with esophageal cancer this spring and […]
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No drugs found in search of school lockers, parking lots
JAY — Police searched Spruce Mountain high and middle schools lockers and parking lots for drugs Friday and found none, police Chief Larry White Sr. said. The searches were requested by RSU 73 administrators, he said. “No drugs were found, which is a positive outcome for the schools, students and police,” White said. The search […]
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Jay board to discuss appointing RSU 73 director
JAY — Selectpersons will discuss appointing a resident to the RSU 73 Board of Directors at their next meeting, Town Manager Ruth Cushman said Thursday. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Town Office. Anyone interested in serving on the RSU 73 board is asked to call the Town Office […]
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Great Charity Auction to benefit Tri-Valley United Way
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area feeds the hungry, heats homes and helps kids through the Great Charity Auction: Maine Living on Saturday, Nov. 16. The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is hosting the Great Charity Auction just in time for early holiday shopping. The auction will be held at the North […]
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Veterans Day services and ceremonies
FARMINGTON — Veterans Day ceremonies are being planned for Monday, Nov. 11, in Farmington, Jay, Livermore Falls and Wilton. Farmington American Legion Post 28 will hold a wreath-laying ceremony at 11 a.m. at the WWI monument on Main Street. The color guard will participate and Commander Dave Targett will place a wreath at the monument. […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Shawn Burnell, 20, Farmington, failure to appear — disorderly conduct, fighting, Nov. 1, $100 bail, court appearance Dec. 11, Farmington Police Department. * Jordan Graffam, 22, Farmington, violation condition of release, Nov. 1, $250 cash, court appearance Dec. 4, Farmington Police […]
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Driver charged in stolen vehicle chase
CANTON — A Jay man has been charged with stealing a vehicle from Jay and leading police on a chase through four towns at speeds of more than 100 miles per hour Sunday. Maine State Police Trooper Alan Levy submitted his case to the District Attorney’s Office on Wednesday and prosecutors issued warrants against Edward […]