1928 – 2013 LEWISTON — James E. Murphy Sr., 84, a resident of Murphy Lane, Jay, died Thursday, June 20, at Central Maine Medical Center. He was born Oct. 29, 1928, in Warsaw, Ind., the son of Orval H. Murphy and Mary Lucille (Stigerwalt) Murphy Lord. He attended school in Pennsylvania and later in Maine, […]
jay maine
Posted inConnections, The Franklin Journal
Two Dam Fishing Derby is June 29
WILTON — Wilton Fish and Game Assoc. will hold the first Androscoggin River Two Dam Fishing Derby on the Androscoggin River on Saturday, June 29. President Phil Maurais said, “What a wonderful opportunity for families to get to experience the local river.” The event will take place between the two dams. Registration of $5 per […]
advertisement
Posted inConnections
Church briefs
Topic: Theology of poverty LEWISTON — Calvary United Methodist Church will continue its exploration to “the ends of the earth” Sunday, June 23, with special presenters Nancy and Mina Craig who will offer a consideration of the theology of poverty. All are invited to attend the 10:30 a.m. service and to stay for fellowship afterward. […]
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Jay man to serve five years in prison for sex crime
FARMINGTON — A Jay man was sentenced Thursday to serve five years of a 10-year sentence in prison for sexually assaulting a child between the ages of 9 and 15 several years ago. Justice Michaela Murphy also ordered David Grover, 53, to serve four years of probation upon his release and to register as a […]
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County Arrest Log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Samuel Thibault, 31, Wilton, failure to appear, June 18, no bail listed, by Wilton Police Department. * Kelly Burhoe, 23, Jay, failure to pay fines/fees, June 18, no bail listed, by Jay Police Department. * Christopher Comfort, 47, Augusta, violation of […]
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Jay man pleads guilty to sexual contact with child
FARMINGTON — A Jay man pleaded guilty Wednesday to committing unlawful sexual contact against a child under age 12 in August 2010. Ralph O. Metcalf, 34, had been indicted on a charge of gross sexual assault. His trial, which was expected to last two days, was based on that charge. A jury had heard opening […]
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County Arrest Log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Joshua Ramey, 23, Byron, driving after suspension, violation of condition of release, June 17, $250 cash bail, court appearance Aug.7, byb Farmington Police Department. * Michael Bickford, 25, Livermore Falls, failure to appear, June 17, $500 cash, court appearance Aug. 6, […]
Posted inConnections, The Franklin Journal
Briefly
Author visit by Tim Caverly JAY — Maine Author, Tim Caverly will present a special program at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, at Jay-Niles Memorial Library. It will be the kick-off for the Tween and Teen Summer Reading Program; however this will be an event that will appeal to all ages. The public is welcome. […]
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Jay looking for resident to fill School Board term
JAY — Selectmen are looking for anyone interested in filling the remaining term of former RSU 73 Director Mary Redmond-Luce. They plan to appoint someone to fill it. Redmond-Luce resigned in May. Her term on the RSU 73 Board of Directors expires in June 2014. It was too late to take out nomination papers for […]
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Motorcyclist injured, deer killed
JAY — A Chesterville man was injured Friday night after the motorcycle he was driving hit a deer on Route 133, a couple miles south of Bean’s Corner, Sgt. Troy Young said Monday. John Swan, 59, was traveling south on Route 133 toward Livermore Falls at about 11:25 p.m. when the bike and the doe […]