Learn to use GPS units FARMINGTON — Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation Districts will hold a GPS training class from 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, March 27, at the USDA Service Center, 107 Park St. The hands-on trainer will be Patty Cormier, district forester with the Maine Forest Service. Interested individuals must preregister by […]
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Selectmen agree to support town of Jay remaining in Senate District 14
MEXICO – The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted Tuesday night to send a letter voicing its support for the town of Jay remaining in Senate District 14. Jim McHugh of the Oxford County Democratic Office in Mexico told selectmen he was hoping the town would agree to draft a letter to the state redistricting committee […]
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REACH conference topic to be, ‘Are You A Safety Net?’
BRYANT POND — REACH, Oxford County’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services, also covering the towns of Bridgton and Harrison, will host a local conference, “Are You A Safety Net? Prevention & Intervention with Sexual Trauma and Mental Health.” The conference will be held on Wednesday, March 27, at the Crosstones Conference Center with a […]
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Pinewood Derby at St. Rose JAY — A Pinewood Derby event will be held Saturday, March 16, at the St. Rose Parish Hall. The event starts at 11 a.m. and goes until everyone has raced and awards are presented. The event is open to the public. There will be pizza, hot dogs and other refreshments […]
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Jay representative’s bill on suicide prevention draws public support
AUGUSTA — The signs of an impending suicide might be faint if they’re visible at all and you might have only a single chance to see them before it’s too late. That was the message that a long line of people who have lost loved ones to suicide shared Monday with the Legislature’s Education Committee […]
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Selectmen authorize 3 Jay police officers to make statewide arrests
JAY — Selectmen voted unanimously Monday night to authorize three town police officers to have statewide arrest powers. Chief Larry White Sr. made the request for himself, Detective Richard Caton IV and Officer Mike Mejia. State law allows local police departments statewide arrest powers with the permission of their local governing body. By having statewide […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at the Franklin County Detention Center: * Donna Chartier, 50, Wilton, theft of a firearm, violation of condition of release, March 7, no bail listed, Wilton Police Department. * Tyler Thorndike, 20, Kingfield, failure to appear, March 8, no bail listed, Maine State Police. * Zebbie Thomas, […]
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Yvette L. Cloutier
1920 – 2013 LEWISTON — Yvette L. Cloutier, 92, a longtime resident of Depot Street, Livermore Falls, died Saturday, March 9, at Russell Park Manor in Lewiston. She was born April 3, 1920, in Berlin, N.H., the daughter of Pierre and Yvonne (Rousseau) Desjardins. She attended school in Berlin and St. Rose of Lima School […]
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Jay legislator sponsors bill addressing youth suicides
LIVERMORE — Suicide is the second leading cause of death for Maine’s young people and the 10th leading cause of death among Maine people of all ages. Livermore Elementary School guidance counselor Grace Eaton knows firsthand the pain of losing a loved one by suicide. Her son, Glen Gilchrist, died by suicide in December 1997. […]
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Orrin ‘Buddy’ S. Martin Jr.
JAY — Orrin “Buddy” S. Martin Jr., 66, a resident of Keep Road, Jay, passed away Sunday, March 3, at his residence following a courageous 3½ year battle with cancer. He was born July 20, 1946, in Gardiner, the son of Orrin S. Martin Sr. and Doris (McKechnie) Martin. Buddy attended school in Sidney and […]