AUGUSTA — Some could barely reach the microphone, but their voices were heard loud and clear Tuesday as a group of Spruce Mountain Middle School students asked a panel of lawmakers to change the state’s deer-hunting rules. The students, all boys, testified before the Legislature’s Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee on a bill that would […]
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Jay board votes to buy two new trucks
JAY — Selectmen voted unanimously Monday night to buy two new trucks for more than $150,000, including plowing equipment, Town Manager Ruth Cushman said Tuesday. The money will come out of reserve accounts and will not affect the tax rate, she said. Highway Department mechanic Dan Latham presented selectmen with a copy of the quotes […]
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Sen. Patrick seeking feedback on governor’s proposed budget plan
JAY — Sen. John Patrick of Rumford, D-14th, will hold a public meeting to get feedback on Gov. Paul LePage’s proposed budget at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Jay-Niles Memorial Library in North Jay.
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Elizabeth B. Smith
CENTER VALLEY, Pa. – Elizabeth B. “Betty” Smith, of Norway, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 31. She was born in Chisholm (Jay), the daughter of the late Ascenzo and Crocifissa Di Giacomo Benedetto, and graduated from Jay High School. She married Gordon E. Smith on Sept. 24, 1951. She was employed in the Norway Town […]
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University of New England announces dean’s list
BIDDEFORD — University of New England has announced the dean’s list for fall 2012. Auburn: Nicole Allen, Hilary Boulier, Madisun Bunker, Timothy Mains, Jordan Tate. Casco: Lauren D’Ascanio. Durham: Kerri Grant, Maxwell Roberts. Farmington: Brody Hines, Emily Reed. Gray: Colbey Bowen, Lyndsay Lamson, Russell Simms, Jaime Talarico. Harrison: Jennifer Peck. Hiram: Nicole Stacey. Jay: Kelsea […]
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Trucks, governor’s budget proposal to be discussed in Jay on Monday
JAY — The town has two trucks in bad shape and something needs to be done, Town Manager Ruth Cushman said Friday. She will discuss options on them with selectmen at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at the Town Office. A plow truck at the highway department is 11 years old and constantly needs repairs. […]
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Saint Joseph’s College dean’s list
STANDISH — The following local residents were named to the dean’s list at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine for the fall semester. Elizabeth Allen of Gray, Susan Attianese of Naples, Meghan Bradley of Fryeburg, Willie Brown of Fayette, Christopher Bryant of Gray, Sophie-Mary Creegan of Fryeburg, Chelsea Delcourt of Lewiston, Chelsea Dupal of Durham, Zachary […]
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Seniors to hold Valentine’s party Feb. 11
LIVERMORE FALLS — Twenty-three members from the Tri Town Seniors met at Murray Hall on Feb. 4 with Vice President Pat Couture presiding. The meeting started with the usual opening ceremonies followed by a moment of silence for departed members and the men and women serving in the armed forces here and abroad. There was […]