I would like to speak on behalf of Rep. Paul Gilbert. When a new interpretation for antique motorcycles did away with a long-standing exemption for stock motorcycles more than 25 years old, Gilbert submitted language to equalize antique cars and trucks, as well as motorcycles with the exemption. The bill was submitted as emergency legislation […]
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Adult ed offering computer, craft classes
JAY — RSU 73 Spruce Mountain Adult Education will offer computer classes and a craft class, all taking place at the Spruce Mountain Adult Education Center. There is still time to enroll. Excel: Learn how to use or brush up on your skills for this Microsoft Office software, which is useful for operations such as math […]
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Board discusses proposal for natural gas line from Jay to Farmington
FARMINGTON — A proposal to bring a natural gas pipeline to town was discussed by selectmen Tuesday. Town Manager Richard Davis told the board about a “very preliminary meeting” held last week to discuss extending a pipeline from Jay via the old railroad bed known as the Whistle Stop Trail and now used for recreational […]
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Gerald Cayer named Community Health Leadership Award recipient
FARMINGTON — Franklin Community Health Network Executive Vice President Gerald Cayer was presented the Franklin Community Health Leadership Award at the Farmington Community Rounds, hosted by Franklin Memorial Hospital on Sept. 24. The presentation of the community health leadership award has become a highlight of FCHN’s annual meeting in recent years. Cayer was cited for […]
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Normand L. Bonnevie
LEWISTON — Normand Louie Bonnevie, 87, of Jay, died early evening on Tuesday, Oct. 23, at the Marshwood Nursing Home. He was born March 1, 1925, in Livermore Falls, a son of Mathias and Fidelise (Despres) Bonnevie. Normand attended local schools and went on to serve in the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theatre of […]
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Middle school students donate garden produce to pantry
JAY — Months of preparation and hard work at Spruce Mountain Middle School’s first community garden has resulted in lots of learning and nearly 135 pounds of fresh vegetables for the Tri-Town Ministerial Food Pantry in Livermore Falls. Last year, Trevor Doiron, a seventh-grader at the school, organized volunteers to build and work in the […]
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Leunig to apply for Spruce Mountain High School principal
LIVERMORE FALLS — Steve Leunig, interim principal of Spruce Mountain High School in Livermore Falls, said he plans to apply for the principalship of the Livermore Falls and Jay high school campuses. The RSU 73 board is working on a plan to have all high school students attend classes in Jay by next fall. Leunig […]
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Jay annual town meeting to stay in June
JAY — Selectmen opted Monday to keep next year’s annual town meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, as approved by voters at the polls this past June. Town Manager Ruth Cushman said RSU 73 will begin the school budget process earlier and expects to have budget books available by Jan. 31. A budget presentation to […]
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Cemetery stones in Jay to be cleaned
JAY — Selectmen voted Monday to use up to $2,500 from the Cemetery Reserve Account to clean gravestones at two town-owned cemeteries. Town Manager Ruth Cushman said some of the stones are in bad shape and cannot be read. The estimate to do all the stones that need it in the Birchland Cemetery, off Route […]