LEWISTON — If you or someone you know is homeless, Tri-County Mental Health Services needs your help. Government funds are sent to states and agencies based on the number of homeless that live in each community. Help get the resources you need simply by standing up being counted. There are two ways to be counted: 1. […]
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Jay man faces theft charges
JAY — A local man was arrested Thursday after he was spotted on security video taking items from a shelf at Hannaford supermarket and turning them in for a refund, police Chief Larry White Sr. said Friday. Sgt. Troy Young arrested Michael Gatcomb, 29, of Jay, on two counts of felony theft by unauthorized taking […]
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Knights honor men, family JAY — The Knights of Columbus, Council 320 of Jay met Jan. 8 with George Doiron, Grand Knight, presiding. Meeting opened with a prayer and a salute to the flag. The group named Neil Bourgoin and Timothy Welsh as men of the year for 2013 in recognition of their dedication and […]
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Police officer in schools, sewer rates up for discussion
JAY – Selectmen on Monday will discuss hiring one police officer for security at the three schools in town. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Town Office. Police Chief Larry White Sr. said he is going to discuss the matter of hiring a school resource officer and request permission from selectmen […]
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Sewer trustees vote to use $60,000 from reserve for repairs
LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen, in their capacity as sewer trustees, voted Monday to use $60,000 from the Wastewater Treatment Plant reserve account toward a repair expected to cost $160,000 to $200,000. Jay selectmen will also have to vote on using the money, because the town shares the cost of it. Both towns would need to […]
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Jay woman indicted in N.H. motorcycle fatal
LANCASTER, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire grand jury has indicted a driver from Maine on charges of negligent homicide in a collision that caused a motorcyclist’s death. Thomas Zappulla of Torrington, Conn., died in the accident last June in northern New Hampshire. Police said the 60-year-old Zappulla and some friends were riding on Route […]
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RSU 73 lists spring adult ed classes
JAY/LIVERMORE FALLS — Staff at RSU Spruce Mountain Adult Education are busy planning the course offerings for spring 2013. Most classes will begin later in the semester. However, to enroll in the following classes students will need to contact the adult education office at 897-6384 between Jan. 7 and 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 […]
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Tri Town Seniors meeting kicks off year
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Tri Town Seniors held their first meeting of the new year on Jan. 7 with 20 members and two guests, Beedee Farrington and John Beaudoin, attending. Fernande Doiron welcomed everyone back and hoped everyone had good holidays. The meeting opened with a prayer, salute to the flag and a moment of […]
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SeniorsPlus to visit towns GREENWOOD — SeniorsPlus, the Area Agency on Aging, will be at the Greenwood Town Office on Jan. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon, Norway Town Hall on Jan. 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. and the Rumford Town Office on Jan. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon. Representatives will be available to […]
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Two loaded handguns stolen in Jay residential burglary
JAY — Police are investigating the theft of two loaded handguns taken from a house on Knoll Circle either Monday night or early Tuesday, Jay police Detective Richard Caton IV said Tuesday. A bottle of ketchup and five energy drinks were also taken. Police responded to a report of a burglary just after 6 a.m. […]