JAY — A local man faces charges after police say a Davenport Hill resident was assaulted and barricaded herself and her daughter in a bedroom Saturday. Zackary P. Moore, 27, faces charges of violation of condition of release, criminal restraint, domestic violence assault and obstructing the reporting of a crime. He showed up at the […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Peter R. Nappi, 37, Jay, driving without a license, Dec. 26, $500 unsecured bail, court appearance Feb. 21, Jay Police Department. * Joshua Corrier, 19, Wilton, driving without license, refusing to submit, Dec. 27, $100 cash bail, court appearance Feb. 21, […]
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Head games: Late athlete’s sister promotes awareness
The young man she encountered in the months prior to his death was an eerie shadow of that. “He had a lot of personality changes,” Lord said. “He was less driven in school. He complained of headaches. He had more of a temper and got aggravated easily.” Jake Lord was a three-sport athlete from the […]
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Police find firearms at felon’s home in Jay
JAY — A Look Brook Circle resident was arrested Friday on a charge of possession of firearms by a felon. The Police Department received information that Scott McAlpine, 48, of Jay, who is prohibited from having firearms, might have them at his residence, Detective Richard Caton IV said. McAlpine has felony convictions for burglary and […]
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J. Will: Responsible gun storage
Holding the owners of private property responsible for negligence in the maintenance of that property is a standard practice in the United States. The proper way to maintain a firearm when not in use is to lock it in a cabinet with no ammunition. Accordingly, the proper storage of firearms should be the law of […]
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James Joseph Cieslak
AUBURN — James Joseph Cieslak, 70, a resident of Warren Hill, Jay, died Sunday, Dec. 23, at Hospice House of Androscoggin. He was born Aug. 24, 1942, in Gary, Ind., the son of Chester and Mary Ann (Rush) Cieslak. He grew up in Indianapolis, Ind., and attended Holy Cross Catholic School and the Latin School […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: Dennis Stewart, 43, Oakland, warrant for violation condition of release, Dec. 20, no bail listed, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. Geary Walker, 60, Middleborough, Mass., warrant for violation condition of release, criminal mischief, Dec. 21, no bail listed, Maine State Police. Jessica Harris, […]
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Farmington, Jay ski areas to open after Christmas
FARMINGTON/JAY — Titcomb Mountain and Spruce Mountain Ski Slope will be opening after Christmas during school vacation. Titcomb in Farmington has postponed its opening day from Saturday, Dec. 22, until Thursday, Dec. 27, Manager Karleen Andrews said Friday. “With all the rain we’ve had this week, we’ve had to delay opening to get some snow-making […]
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Verizon Wireless unveils high-speed LTE service in L-A, Western Maine
AUBURN — Lots of wireless gadgets — smartphones, computer tablets and laptops — began running faster Thursday. Verizon Wireless is offering the latest high-speed data signal, switching on its long-term evolution, known as 4G LTE, service to customers across much of Androscoggin and Franklin counties. Besides extended service to Lewiston-Auburn, Verizon’s expansion includes 28 towns […]