FARMINGTON — Parades, fireworks, barbecues and more are all set for Independence Day celebrations in Franklin County. Some July 4 celebrations taking place Tuesday and Wednesday include: * Carrabassett Valley: July 4 Celebration in Town Park, 1001 Carriage Road (behind the town office) starts at noon on Wednesday, July 4, with opening of pool and […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Nicholas Osgood, 28, Saco, criminal mischief, probation hold, June 26, no bail listed as of June 29, Jay Police Department. * David L. Grover, 53, Jay, gross sexual assault, two counts unlawful sexual contact, June 26, $2,500 cash bail, court appearance […]
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Houle — Bridges
Jessica and Nicholas Bridges SOUTH PORTLAND — The wedding of Jessica Marie Houle and Nicholas Stephen Bridges was held at 4 p.m. on May 12 at Bug Light in South Portland. Eva Thompson, notary public, officiated at the ceremony. Mrs. Bridges is the daughter of Rebecca Houle of Jay and Gary Houle of Sangerville, Mr. […]
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RSU 73 Superintendent to negotiate contract for school vehicle maintenance
JAY — RSU 73 directors voted Thursday to authorize Superintendent Robert Wall to negotiate a contract with Bailey Bros. of Livermore Falls for maintenance and repairs of the district’ s bus fleet, vehicles and equipment. Wall told the board a multiyear agreement has been discussed. He will bring a draft of the contract to the […]
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Jay man arrested on sexual assault charges
JAY — Police say an investigation has led to the arrest of a Jay man on charges of sexual assault and sexual contact after the victim came forward to report the incidents. David L. Grover, 53, was arrested Tuesday on charges of gross sexual assault and two counts of unlawful sexual contact, Jay police detective […]
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Leunig, Eaton reappointed interim principals
JAY — Regional School Unit 73 directors voted unanimously Thursday in two separate votes to appoint Steve Leunig and Gilbert Eaton as interim principals of Spruce Mountain High School south and north campuses, respectively. The decision came after more than an hour in executive session to meet with each of them individually. It will be […]
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Youths, mentors focus on robotics in summer camp
JAY – Twenty-two youths are attending the Lego League summer camp this week to learn how to build and program robots to perform tasks. The Spruce Mountain Area Robotics Team is hosting the four-day camp at Spruce Mountain Middle School. It ends Thursday. Its purpose is to train youths for Lego League teams and allow […]
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Daughters of Isabella to hold social on June 27
JAY — The Daughters of Isabella Circle 677 from St. Rose of Lima recently held their June business meeting. The meeting was called to order by past regent Laurie Gagnepain. Chancellor Laurianne Castonguay led the recitation of the rosary. The opening prayer was said by Castonguay, followed by the opening ode. Next came the Draping […]
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Jay officials want to discuss state code with governor
JAY — Town officials have sent a letter to Gov. Paul LePage requesting an opportunity to discuss a state building and energy code that will affect residents and businesses in town. Jay voters soundly rejected adoption of an administrative ordinance to oversee the state’s Uniform Building and Energy Code on June 12. The law requires […]
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Selectmen approve excavator purchase
JAY — Selectmen recently voted to approve the purchase of a new excavator for the s Public Works Department. Selectmen on June 18 approved the purchase of a 2012 JCB excavator for $99,140.80, including trade-in, Town Manager Ruth Cushman said Monday. The money was included in the department’s capital improvement budget. The excavator being traded […]