JAY — The Tri Town Seniors met Sept. 23 at St. Rose Parish Hall with 21 members and one guest present. After the opening ceremony led by President Fernande Doiron announcements of a breakfast on Sunday, Sept. 29th by the Knights of Columbus will be offered and all are invited to attend. Fern also reminded […]
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Jay woman keeps giving her time to help veterans
JAY — Betty Houle grew up during World War II, serving as a lookout for air raids during high school and working at the shipyard in Bath after graduating. “I wanted to go into the service but my mother didn’t think I should,” the 88-year-old said. “She wouldn’t sign for me.” But even so, she […]
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Poetry reading by Carolyn Gelland FARMINGTON — The public is invited to a reading by local poet Carolyn Gelland at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at Farmington Public Library. She will be performing and reading from her new book of poems “Dream-Shuttle,” published in September. Gelland moved to Maine to read and write in a […]
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Spruce Mountain announces fall classes
LIVERMORE FALLS — Eileen Miazga, director of RSU 73 Spruce Mountain Adult and Community Education, has announced the fall classes. Along with the GED/ABE and credit recover classes, the following new classes will be offered. The complete listing of classes and descriptions can be viewed at www.maineadulted.org. Spruce Mountain Adult and Community Education is now […]
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Boil water order lifted
JAY — The boil-water order for Jay Village Water District customers was lifted Tuesday afternoon after tests came back, Superintendent Mike Wells said. The district has had several waterline breaks in the Smith Avenue area adjacent to the Town Office. The boil order was put into effect on Saturday when the fourth break occurred. Wells […]
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Toy Run on Sept. 28 to cover Farmington, Canton, Jay
FARMINGTON — The WhistleStop Trail 17th Annual Toy Run will be held rain or shine, Saturday, Sept. 28, and registration will be between 8 and 9:45 a.m., at the Park and Ride area off the Town Farm Road in West Farmington. Those wanting a longer ride can meet at the unpaved lot on the north […]
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Boil-water order in effect in part of Jay
JAY — A boil-water order is in effect until at least Tuesday afternoon due to a waterline break on Smith Avenue on Saturday. Customers of the Jay Village Water District who had no water Saturday should boil water until test results are known, Superintendent Mike Wells said Monday. It was the fourth break in the […]
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Treat book sale coincides with Apple Pumpkin Festival
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Apple Pumpkin Festival, sponsored by the Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls Chamber of Commerce, will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, on the Livermore Falls Recreation Field. At the same time, books and movies will be available at the Annual Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 […]
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JHS Class of 1955 to meet Sept. 27 JAY — The Jay High School Class of 1955 will meet at noon Friday, Sept. 27, at LaFleur’s Restaurant. Classmates are asked to dress casually. For more information contact Joyce Couture at 897-8383. Al Corey Big Band to play Sept. 28 FARMINGTON — On Saturday, Sept. 28, […]