JAY — Police charged a third man Wednesday with breaking into a local barn in late April. A Geiger counter, tools and gun clips were stolen. Gary Choate, 25, of Jay was charged with of burglary, theft, criminal mischief and violation condition of release, police Chief Larry White Sr. said. Choate was a passenger in […]
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Stamp out hunger
On Saturday, May 12, Stamp Out Hunger, the nation’s largest single-day food drive, will take place. This is the 20th year of this effort, which is hosted by the National Association of Letter Carriers and the U.S. Postal Service and sponsored by AARP, United Way and other organizations. On May 12, letter carriers across the […]
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Chinese auction is upcoming seniors’ event
LIVERMORE — On May 7 the Jay-Livermore Falls Seniors met at Murray Hall with Fernande Doiron presiding. There were 30 members and one guest, Napoleon Frechette, present. Following the opening ceremonies George Doiron sang “Mother” for all the mothers present in observance of Mother’s Day and he also sang the Alphabet Song. Pat Laverdiere announced […]
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Franklin County arrest log
Tristan Ridlon, 26, Vienna, violation condition of release/theft by unauthorized taking, transfer/violation of protection from abuse, May 7, Jay Police Department. Jesse Robbins, 31, Jay, furnishing illegal drugs, possession of illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia, May 7, $300 cash bail, Jay Police Department. Kimberly Beardsley, 26, Jay, possession of illegal drug, May 7, $250 cash […]
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Society topic: vets’ wreaths NEW VINEYARD — The New Vineyard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, at the Historical room. Wreaths Across America will be presented by Joe Ross of Wilton. He will present a slideshow explaining about the Christmas Wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery and other cemeteries that request wreaths. […]
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Local post offices may have to cut hours
PARIS — Scores of area post offices, including some under consideration for closure, may have their hours cut under a plan to reduce the U. S. Postal Service deficit by nearly $500 million annually. The plan will keep post offices in Paris Hill, North Waterford, Danville in Auburn, Stoneham and East Livermore open, but cut […]
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RSU 73 voters turn down $5.3 million school building project
JAY — Voters in all three towns in RSU 73 soundly rejected a bond Tuesday for a $5.3 million renovation-and-addition project at Jay high and middle schools. The combined vote was 316-566, with Livermore residents voting 79-165, Jay voting 189-289 and Livermore Falls, 48-112. The proposal would have allowed the two campuses of Spruce Mountain […]
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Many honored at annual meeting of Conservation District
FARMINGTON — Thayden M. Farrington of Jay was honored at the 64th annual meeting of the Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District held on April 13. Thayden has been on the board of supervisors since 1980 and has only missed four meetings throughout his 32 years of faithful service. Farrington was taken by surprise […]
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Two arrested on drug charges, third arrested on warrant in Jay
JAY — Two local people face charges of furnishing illegal drugs, including opiates, police Chief Larry White Sr. said Tuesday in a news release. Jesse Robbins, 31, of Jay was arrested on charges of furnishing of oxycodone, OxyContin, crack cocaine and methadone. He also was summoned on civil violations of unlawful possession of a usable […]
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Group making afghans, quilts WILTON — Wilton Day Group will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 10, at St. Luke’s Church to make afghans and quilts. Participants are asked to bring squares. Local Council to meet May 12 FARMINGTON — The Farmington Local Council meeting will take place on the second Saturday of the month, […]