JAY — RSU 73 directors voted 10-1 Thursday to award a one-year contract for snow plowing, removal and sanding to Jean Castonguay Logging & Excavation Inc. for the price of $85,000. Jay Director Darcie Comstock opposed the motion. The Livermore Falls based company had the contract last year at the same price.One other bid came […]
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Strong logger cited for second violation of forest practices
AUGUSTA — A Strong logger has agreed to pay an $8,933 civil penalty for creating a clear-cut without a prepared harvest plan by a licensed forester and not having an adequate separation zone on land he owns in Jay, which is a violation of the Maine Forest Practices Act. It is logger Tracy Gordon’s second […]
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Car wash for Helaina Lake FARMINGTON — A car wash to benefit wounded soldier Sgt. Helaina Lake will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, July 13, at Labonville Store, 349 Wilton Road, Routes 2 and 4. Cards and letters may be sent to Sgt. Helaina Lake, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, […]
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Health Careers Scholarship Awards announced
FARMINGTON — The Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Committee has announced the six recipients of the West Central Maine Health Careers Scholarship Program. The scholarships are presented to students residing in the Franklin Memorial Hospital service area who are pursuing careers in the health care field. Each of the following will be awarded a $600 […]
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Panini price perplexes patron
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A cafe opened in Jay. They list Panini for one price then bill you for $1 more “because it’s a Panini.” I was so impressed the first time we were there. I got a menu from them and went with a group of 19 ladies the next week. I hesitate to go […]
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$18.73 million school budget moves to last hurdle
JAY — RSU 73 residents voted 36-5 Tuesday to approve a revised $18.73 million budget to operate schools in 2012-13. The spending plan has another hurdle to pass before it is official. The package goes to residents in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls in a yes or no referendum vote in each town Tuesday, July […]
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Knights to hold supper July 14 JAY — This month’s supper will be held Saturday, July 14, at the Knights of Columbus hall on Main Street. Doors open at noon, serving will be from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Menu will be pulled pork sandwiches, fruit salad, macaroni salad, vegetables, strawberry shortcake and drinks. The friend […]
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Fireworks ordinance to be discussed
JAY — Steve McCourt, chairman of the Board of Selectmen, requested Monday that selectmen discuss a fireworks ordinance at their next meeting. The state legalized certain fireworks in Maine earlier this year. A resident requested that the board consider a fireworks ordinance but did not attend Monday’s meeting. McCourt asked that it be put back […]
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Town officials, governor’s aide to discuss new building code
JAY — Selectmen plan to meet with an aide to Gov. Paul LePage on Monday, July 23, to discuss their concerns over the state’s Uniform Building and Energy Code effect on residents. The board and Town Manager Ruth Cushman had sent a letter to the governor in June asking for an opportunity to meet with […]
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State to hold meeting on extending work on Routes 4, 17
JAY — The Maine Department of Transportation will hold a preliminary meeting open to the public on Wednesday on the proposed next phase of road improvement on Routes 4 and 17. Department representatives are seeking input from the local people, road users and abutters before design is begun. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. […]