JAY — The town is looking for three people to complete the Jay Development Committee. There is a need for a regular member and two alternates, Town Manager Ruth Cushman said. Selectmen Pearl Cook and Tom Goding have agreed to represent the Board of Selectmen. Selectmen have asked Cushman to work on economic development during […]
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Jay boy’s makeover wish granted
JAY — When granted a wish by Make-A-Wish Maine, some children with life-threatening illnesses want to meet a famous person, attend a concert, hit a big mall for a shopping spree, travel, or even catch a sumo wrestling match. Ten-year-old Josh Brochu of North Jay simply wanted his bedroom made over to resemble a parking […]
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Isabella members to attend special celebration on Feb. 2
JAY — On Jan. 9, the Daughters of Isabella Circle 677 from St. Rose of Lima in Jay held their first monthly business meeting of the new year. The meeting began with Chancellor Laurieanne Castonguay leading the group in the recitation of the Rosary. Chancellor then read the opening prayer. Regent Denise Rodzen asked Donna […]
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Jay woman indicted on marijuana charge
FARMINGTON — A Franklin County grand jury indicted a Jay woman Wednesday on a charge of selling marijuana at her house on Church Street. Cindy Mitchell, 53, was indicted on one count each of aggravated trafficking in marijuana and criminal forfeiture. An investigation led to Mitchell’s arrest, Jay Detective Richard Caton IV said in September […]
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RSU 73 residents approve $1.8 million construction project
LIVERMORE FALLS — Residents of the three towns in RSU 73 passed a $1.8 million building project Tuesday by an unofficial vote of 449-331. The school district plans to revamp spaces at Jay high and middle schools and the Jay Community Building so all Spruce Mountain High School students can attend classes there in late […]
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Young mother killed in Jay crash is mourned
Baril, 17, of Livermore Falls died Monday at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston from injuries she suffered in a car crash on Hyde Road in Jay on Sunday. The car went off the road and hit a utility pole. Baril was a passenger in the front seat and was not wearing a seat belt, […]
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Augusta man charged in truck theft
JAY – An Augusta man was arrested Sunday when police learned the truck he was sitting in at the C.N. Brown gas station and convenience store on Main Street was stolen. Jay officer Russell Adams arrested Darren L. Costa, 47, on a felony charge of unauthorized use of property. Costa was issued a summons on […]
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One teenager dies, two others injured in accident
JAY — A Livermore Falls teenager died Monday of injuries from a car crash on Hyde Road on Sunday, police Chief Larry White Sr. said. Megan Baril, 17, died at about 11 a.m. Monday at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, White said Monday afternoon after talking to the medical examiner. The driver, Alyssa Lamontagne, […]
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Jay selectmen consider school officer request
JAY – Selectmen took no action Monday on a request to put a question on the annual town meeting warrant to put a police officer in RSU 73 schools in Jay. They wanted to look over the information provided by police Chief Larry White Sr. before making a decision. They will bring the matter up […]
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Haines — Marchetti
Jason Marchetti and Crystal Haines JAY — Jason Marchetti and Crystal Haines of Jay are announcing their engagement. Miss Haines is the daughter of Faye Townsend of Phillips and the late Lewis Townsend Jr. She is currently employed at Franklin Memorial Hospital. Mr. Marchetti is the son of Gail and Vincent Marchetti. He is currently […]