JAY — Voters in RSU 73 towns will go to the polls Tuesday to determine if a three-story classroom addition, a new administrative office and renovations to the high school in Jay will be funded. The referendum vote will held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 8 at Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls town […]
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Face Time: Trudy and Jeff Marshall — Capturing Maine racing year-round
Trudy and Jeff Marshall have been shooting auto and snowmobile races in the area since 2003. Jeff, a mini stock car owner, has full track access, and he and his wife use that benefit to get close-up photos and to shoot from inside the oval. The Jay-based business has been popular with fans and racers […]
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S. Christie: A higher good
I live beneath Condor I and pilot helicopters within Condor I and II. I enjoyed the April 29 editorial, “Accepting a higher good in overflights.” I agree with you completely. Scott Christie, Jay
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J. Kinney: Grass is not greener
If the voters and taxpayers of RSU 9 feel that the maintenance staff is conscientious, they might not be happy with subcontractors. My advice is don’t allow people to coerce you into making changes. Because the previous Maine governor wanted the towns to consolidate schools, the voters and taxpayers of Jay, Livermore Falls and Livermore […]
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Seniors prepare for end-of-year picnic
LIVERMORE FALLS — On April 30 the Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls seniors met at Murray Hall with 29 members present and one guest, Napoleon Frechette, welcome. Fern Doiron opened the meeting with prayer, the salute to the flag and a moment of silence for departed members and the men and women serving in the […]
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New sign dedicated
JAY — Bartlett Memorial United Methodist Church at North Jay had a dedication of their new sign, officiated by Pastor Doris Morgan, with the laying on of hands. The sign was consecrated to the glory of Almighty God for the service of Bartlett Memorial UMC, in honor of the Livermore UMC, who gave the sign. […]
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Veterans to hold flags in front of memorial each Monday
JAY — A group of veterans will hold American flags high at the World War II Memorial in Chisholm Square on Mondays starting next week. This is the fifth year veterans and community members will participate in the program. “We will do this from May 7 until Veterans Day in sun, rain, snow, wind, heat, […]
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Military note – Rocky Desanctis
GREAT LAKES, Ill. — Navy Seaman Recruit Rocky A. Desanctis, son of Anne M. and Brent J. Desanctis of Jay, Maine, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command. During the eight-week program, Desanctis completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water […]
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Briefly
EMS to check blood pressure JAY — Northstar Emergency Medical Services ambulance personnel will be at the Jay Town Office office at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, to do blood pressure checks and then at 2 p.m. there will be a brief presentation on symptoms of stroke and heart attack. There will be plenty of […]
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Contested races in two of three towns in Tri-Town Area
JAY — Two local candidates are vying for the first selectman’s position in the June 12 election. Municipal budgets and the RSU 73 budget validation will also be decided that day for Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls. Voters in Livermore and Livermore Falls will go to the polls on the same day to elect officials. […]