JAY — A 5-year-old Wilton girl was injured Monday when she shifted a Jeep into neutral and it rolled backward across Route 140, down an embankment and into the mud along the edge of the Androscoggin River. The child jumped out of the rolling vehicle onto Route 140 and received minor injuries, Jay police officer […]
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Flamingothon is ongoing FARMINGTON — The Mt. Blue Music Boosters is holding the 3rd annual Flamingothon from May 5 through May 18. Surprise a friend or a loved one with a flock of flamingos on their lawn for only $15. To set up a flocking, call Holly Rice at 778-4271. Hurry, because the flamingos will […]
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Town buys property to improve Route 133 intersection
JAY — The town has bought a vacant house and three to four acres that go with it at the intersection of Route 133 and Hyde Road. If no asbestos is found in the house, it will be torn down by the end of the week to allow work to begin to fix the intersection. […]
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Labor pact approved, no retroactive pay for employees
JAY — Selectmen and a union representing the town’s transfer station workers have ratified a three-year contract. There is no retroactive pay involved in the contract that dates back to July 1, 2011. Selectmen voted to approve the contract on April 29 after it went to arbitration earlier this year. A shop steward was not […]
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Jay to have write-ins for two RSU 73 seats
Jay has no takers to fill two positions on the RSU 73 Board of Directors. Both Livermore and Livermore Falls will have candidates for the school board on ballots in those towns. No one took out papers for the three-year positions, Jay Town Clerk Ronda Palmer said. This has never happened in Jay, she said. […]
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Mary B. Bryant
1925 – 2013 FARMINGTON — Mary B. Bryant, 87, of Jay, formerly of Ocala, Fla., and Dixfield, died Friday, May 3, at the Sandy River Center for Healthcare and Rehabilitation. She was born May 29, 1925, in Albion, the daughter of Clarence and Alice (Rose) Bessey. She graduated from Besse High School in 1942 and […]
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Marcel A. Castonguay
1961 – 2013 JAY —Marcel A. Castonguay, 51, a longtime resident of Jay, died peacefully on Saturday, May 4, at his home, with his beloved family by his side. He was a man of great integrity, faith and patience and he possessed a wonderful sense of humor and love of life. He was born on […]
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‘Red’ Therrien celebrates 90th
JAY — Francis “Red” Therrien celebrated his 90th birthday with his wife, Lou, at an open house at the Jay VFW on April 28. It was given by their children, Craig Therrien and Brenda Roy, along with their families. More than 100 friends and family members celebrated Therrien’s life. Cards and birthday wishes included a […]
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Cash raffle benefits library LIVERMORE FALLS — The Trustees of Treat Memorial Library are excited to offer a new raffle where participants can win cash. Every day in June a ticket will be drawn for cash prizes in amounts from $5 to $100. Tickets are now on sale for $5 each or three for $10 […]