ROCKPORT — A former Jay man serving 15 years of a 25-year sentence for sexually assaulting a Jay boy in 2006 died Tuesday at Pen Bay Medical Center, Maine Department of Corrections spokeswoman Judy Plummer said in a news release. Robert Storer, 74, had served five years of the sentence when he was moved from […]
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Jay plow truck damaged in storm
JAY — A town plow truck was damaged after it slid off Hutchinson Road and struck some boulders during a March 1 snowstorm, police Sgt. Troy Young said Wednesday. Town employee Mike Williams, 42, of Jay, the driver of the 10-wheel dump truck, with a plow and wing attached, was uninjured, Young said. The truck […]
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Veterans service day sliding event rescheduled
JAY — Community members have rescheduled a sliding party for service members and their extended families to 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 25, at Spruce Mountain Ski Area. The Spruce Mountain Ski Club has extended its season a couple of weeks due to recent snowfall and needs the mountain for its season […]
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Dummy Downhill FARMINGTON — Titcomb Mountain will host the 15th annual Dummy Downhill Competition at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 10. Registration will begin at noon. Judging of the dummies will begin at 1 p.m. in front of the lodge. The competition begins at 1:30 p.m. on the Main Slope. The dummies will be judged in […]
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Former Jay man dies while serving sentence for sex convictions
ROCKPORT – A former Jay man serving 15 years of a 25-year sentence for sexually assaulting a young Jay boy in 2006 died Tuesday at Pen Bay Medical Center, Maine Department of Corrections spokeswoman Judy Plummer said in a release. Robert Storer, 74, had served five years of the sentence when he was transported from […]
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Price Is Right JAY — The Price Is Right Show will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at Spruce Mountain Middle School, starring Jeff Parsons from Q97.9 morning radio show. Tickets went on sale March 1. They are $6 in advance, and are available at each of the RSU 73 school offices. Call […]
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Thomas College dean’s list
WATERVILLE — The following area students were named to the dean’s list at Thomas College for the fall 2011 semester: Shayne Kemp of Industry, Brenda Hiscock of Jay, Kelsea Adams of New Sharon, Loretta Crockett of Strong, Jenna LaRock of Strong, Derek Dalrymple of West Farmington, Danielle Welch of West Farmington, Jacob Hartford of Wilton […]
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More than $2 million awarded to conserve natural resources
BRUNSWICK – The Maine Natural Resource Conservation Program in January announced awards totaling $2.4 million to help restore, enhance or preserve wetlands and other important habitats at 17 project sites across Maine. The program provides flexibility for both regulators and the regulated community to choose a fee in lieu of more time-intensive traditional mitigation options. […]
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Stolen vehicle recovered in Jay
JAY — Police on Thursday recovered a stolen vehicle from Chesterville with help from a Jay resident. The person reported seeing the red 2002 Toyota Echo parked on the side of Davenport Hill Road in North Jay after information about it being stolen was put out on the police scanner by Maine State Police, Jay […]