JAY — Police arrested a Livermore Falls man on three felony counts of forgery and three felony counts of theft by unauthorized taking after he cashed three stolen checks totaling more than $5,000. Michael B. Stanchfield, 42, was arrested Wednesday by Detective Richard Caton following an investigation of the three checks cashed at Otis Federal […]
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VFW chicken barbecue Aug. 31 JAY — Jay VFW Post 3335 will hold a chicken barbecue at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, at 64 Jewell St. $8, eat in or takeout. For information call 897-5112. Whitney Lodge open house CANTON — Whitney Lodge 167 of Canton will hold an open house from noon to 4 […]
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Jay board raises tax rate 30 cents
JAY — Selectmen set the 2012 tax rate Monday to $13.75 per $1,000 of property valuation, a 30-cent increase over last year’s rate of $13.45. The town’s budget was down this year and the county budget only rose slightly, Town Manager Ruth Cushman said. The increase reflects the amount Jay has to pay for the […]
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Jay Historical Society Open House set for Sept. 8
JAY — The Jay Historical Society Open House takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8. Originally scheduled for Aug. 8, the event was canceled due to inclement weather. The history of the “The Old Jay Tavern,” will be featured along with other beginnings of the town on Jay Hill in the […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON – The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: Shane T. Rackliffe, 24, Wilton, domestic violence, criminal restraint, Aug. 24, no bail listed, Wilton Police Department. Kevin G. Bliss, 57, Oquossoc, violation of condition of release, Aug. 24, $250 cash bail, court appearance Oct. 25, Rangeley Police Department. Bruce Hutchinson, 61, […]
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N. Bourgoin: Facts speak for themselves
In response to Marlene Engdahl’s letter (Aug. 19) that was in response to my letter of Aug. 14, I do very much respect the office of the presidency, as well as the U.S. Constitution. I just wish the president, Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid and other member of Obama’s administration would as well. How […]
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Rumford Riders meet today RUMFORD — The new Rumford Riders ATV Club will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, upstairs at Sam’s. Supper will be served before the meeting. Everyone is welcome. Horseshoe tournament FARMINGTON — The sixth annual Donn Barker Memorial Horseshoe Tournament will be held Saturday, Sept. 1, at the Farmington Elks […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Katie Rose, 18, Buckfield, violation of condition of release, domestic violence assault, Aug. 22, $100 cash bail, court appearance Sept. 6, Jay Police Department. * Chad W. Lockrow, 37, Boston, criminal mischief, Aug. 23, bail set at $5,000, Franklin County Sheriff’s […]
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Court sets $15,000 cash bail for Jay burglaries’ suspect
FARMINGTON — A Fayette man serving a six-month sentence in the Somerset County jail had a $15,000 cash bail set Friday on new charges related to two break-ins at a shed and a garage in Jay in April. Michael W. Gatcomb Jr., 28, was arrested by warrant on Jay Police Department charges of two counts […]
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Seniors meets to resume LIVERMORE FALLS — The Jay Livermore Falls Seniors will resume their weekly Monday meetings at noon Monday, Sept. 10, with a potluck lunch. All members are encouraged to bring a hot dish, salad, chips, pickles, vegetables soda, etc to share with the group. The dessert will be a birthday cake made […]