JAY — The owner of the Farmington Diner hopes to use parts from a second, nearly identical one in North Jay to restore and reopen hers. The Farmington Diner was originally was moved to East Wilton in 2008 to save it from destruction. The Silver Diner was moved to Route 4 in North Jay from […]
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Children may have thwarted burglar, police say
JAY — Children coming home from school Monday may have interrupted a burglary, police said. The break-in on East Jay Road occurred around 2:30 p.m., Jay Detective Richard Caton IV said Tuesday. Entry into the home was gained by force, he said. Jewelry, a laptop, a Nintendo Wii and a Nook were taken, he said. […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Roger Briscoe, 33, New Sharon, domestic violence assault, obstructing report of a crime, violation condition of release, June 4, no bail listed, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. * Kristopher Hiltz, 34, Jay, violation condition of release, violation of protective order, June 4, […]
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Jeff Young: IP strike failure points out need for labor reform
Twenty-five years ago, on June 15, 1987, 1,250 men and women took a stand at International Paper’s Androscoggin Mill in Jay that proved to be a turning point in labor relations in Maine and a sign that our country needs real labor reform. Despite a year of record profits, IP proposed a new union contract […]
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Victoria A. ‘Vikki’ Flagg
1979 – 2012 DIXFIELD — Victoria A. “Vikki” Flagg, 32, of Jay, died unexpectedly, Thursday, June 7, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. She was born on June 9, 1979, on Cape Cod, Mass., the daughter of, James and Ann (Gallant) Smith. She attended Cape Cod schools and on July 18, 1998, married, […]
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Jay man killed in Wilton crash
WILTON (AP) — Police say excessive speed was a factor in a single-car crash that killed a 23-year-old man in western Maine. Paul Caldwell of Jay was killed at about 11:20 p.m. Saturday when his car veered off Route 156 in Wilton and rolled over. Officials say Caldwell was not wearing a seatbelt and was […]
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T. Doiron: Votes the way she thinks is right
I write this letter in support of U.S. Senate candidate Cynthia Dill. She currently serves in the Maine Senate and is doing great things for this state already. I know she will do the same in Washington. Unlike many politicians in America today who vote with their caucus, Dill is unique in that she is […]
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Jay voters to consider $6.25 million municipal budget, ordinances
JAY — Voters will consider a $6.25 municipal budget Tuesday, June 12. Also on the ballot are three proposed ordinances on a new uniform building code, energy-efficiency loans and amendment to the subdivision rules. The polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Community Building in the lower-level of Spruce Mountain […]
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L. White: Outstanding qualifications
I have served in law enforcement for 30 years and believe that Scott Nichols, chief of police of Carrabassett Valley, is one of the most qualified candidates to run for sheriff of Franklin County. I have known Nichols for many years and know him to be an honest, dedicated leader. He is a veteran who […]