Maine residents will have the opportunity once again to participate in the third National Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative on Saturday, April 28. This event, sponsored by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency and state and local agencies, will enable residents throughout the state, to safely and at no cost, dispose of unwanted or expired prescriptions […]
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Gloria J. Maxwell
AUBURN — Gloria J. Maxwell, 56, a former resident of Jay, died at her home in Auburn following a longtime diabetes illness. She was born Nov. 23, 1955, in Farmington, the daughter of Conrad J. Breton and Pauline E. (Luce) Breton. She was a graduate of Jay High School. Gloria worked in the shoe shops […]
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Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
RSU 73 construction project goes to vote May 8
JAY — A public hearing Tuesday on a proposed $5.3 million renovation/addition project at Spruce Mountain High School North Campus drew a small number of residents from the district’s three towns. Several of them had questions on the project, the cost and the need. Regional School Unit 73 directors are proposing to add 20,040 square […]
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Franklin County arrest log
* Kevin T. Jefferson, 19, Springfield, Mass., criminal mischief, April 23, probable cause not found, released April 25, court appearance May 24, Wilton Police Department. * Darcy C. Ellis Jr., 42, New Sharon, failure to appear-cruelty to animals, April 23, $2,500 unsecured bail, court appearance May 24, Farmington Police Department. * Jessica Bizier, 43, Wilton, […]
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Daughters of Isabella to hold yard sale May 5
JAY — The Daughters of Isabella Circle 677 from St. Rose of Lima Church held their recent business meeting on April 11. Chancellor Laurianne Castonguay led the group in the recitation of the rosary. The meeting was called to order by Regent Denise Rodzen. Castonguay went to the Salutation Table and recited the opening prayer. […]
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Franklin County arrest log
* Joshua Brann, 25, Phillips, probation revocation, April 16, no bail listed, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. * William R. Guenther, 51, Farmington, two counts — failure to pay fines/fees, April 16, no bail listed, Farmington Police Department. * Matthew R. Kerr, 21, New Sharon, probation revocation and failure to pay fines/fees, April 16, no bail […]
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RSU 73 budget could prompt increase in taxes
JAY — If everything stays the same in the proposed $18.9 million budget for Regional School Unit 73 for 2012-13, all three towns would see an increase in tax commitments for school operations. The proposed budget would be an increase of 2.78 percent, or $512,546.98 over the current $18.4 million budget. Coupled with a loss […]
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School board requests more information on positions
JAY – Regional School Unit 73 directors asked for more information Tuesday on several items related to the proposed $18.9 million school budget for 2012-13. Vice Chairwoman Mary Redmond-Luce of Jay and Chairwoman Denise Rodzen of Livermore Falls requested information on how much time the assistant special education director/assistant principal is spent in each position. […]
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Hearing on high school addition, renovation project Tuesday
LIVERMORE FALLS — Regional School Unit 73 directors will hold a public hearing Tuesday on the proposed $5.8 million renovation and additions to the high school in Jay. The hearing will be held at 6 p.m. April 24 at the Spruce Mountain High School North Campus in Jay. Voters in Livermore and Livermore Falls voted […]
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RSU 73 board considers fewer credits for graduation
JAY – Regional School Unit 73 directors reviewed the proposed $18.9 million budget Tuesday, prompting a discussion on reducing the number of credits needed to graduate from high school to 23.5. Currently students attending the north campus of Spruce Mountain High School in Jay need 24.5 credits and those at the south campus in Livermore […]