PORTLAND — The Maine Credit Union League recently honored five individuals for their contributions to the success of Maine’s credit unions. The recipients were presented with awards May 4 in conjunction with the Maine Credit Union League’s annual meeting and convention in Portland. The James M. Gratto Award for Outstanding Credit Union Manager went to […]
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Seniors group prepares for picnic, last meeting of season
LIVERMORE — The Jay-Livermore-Livermore Falls Seniors met at Murray Hall May 14 with 34 in attendance with two guests: Diane Pelletier and Napoleon Frechette, who is now able to be a member. The meeting was opened by Fern Doiron with prayer, salute to the flag and a moment of silence for departed members and for […]
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Construction, planting day planned for community garden
JAY — The Tri Town Community Garden Project will host a community construction workshop to build a raised bed garden. It will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 19. Volunteers will meet in the parking lot at the Jay Community Building off Community Drive. The gardens are going to be built in the back of […]
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Free ATV course being offered
JAY — The Police Department will hold an ATV safety course from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 16, at the Jay Community Building in the basement level. The course is free of charge and is limited to 15 students. Children 10-15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult throughout the class. […]
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Verso Paper losses continue in Q1
Verso Paper said it lost $73.9 million in the first quarter, according to a statement released Monday. That was compared to a loss of $44.5 million in the same period a year ago. Verso operates mills in Bucksport and Jay, employing 775 and 900, respectively, at the facilities. Verso said Monday that its net sales […]
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Military notes
Marine Corps Pvt. James A. Dingus III, son of Christina M. Dingus and James A. Dingus, Jr of Jay, recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physically and mentally. Dingus and fellow recruits began their training at 5 a. m., […]
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HS lawn sale JAY — The Jay Historical Society will hold a lawn sale and food sale at the Jay Town Office northside lawn from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19. The proceeds will go toward extensive repairs to the foundation of the Holmes-Crafts Homestead on Jay Hill. Lawn sale items, bake sale […]
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RSU 73 to hold food drive to benefit food cupboard
JAY — RSU 73 students and staff will kick off a districtwide food drive Monday to help fill the cupboards at the Tri-Town Ministerial Food Cupboard in Livermore Falls that serves families in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls. There will be boxes and volunteers at every building in the RSU 73 district, including the Central […]
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Fayette Fun Day FAYETTE — The School and Home Association will hold its annual Fayette Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at Fayette Central School. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children, no charge for children under age 1. Organizers are looking for anyone who has something […]
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Trash truck rolls after tire blows
JAY — A trash-compacting truck was demolished Thursday after a front tire blew and it went off Route 133. Roland Begin, 65, of Livermore was driving the truck toward Farmington, and was south of Macomber Hill Road in Jay, when the driver’s side front tire blew, Jay officer Russell Adams said. He was not hurt, […]