FARMINGTON — Jennie M. Mercier, 95, a resident of Park Street, Livermore Falls, died Sunday afternoon, Feb. 26, at Sandy River Center. She was born Aug. 21, 1916, in Three Rivers, Quebec, the daughter of Chester and Josephine Lehaie Judd. She attended school in Livermore Falls. On June 28, 1936, at St. Rose of Lima […]
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Spruce Mountain lists March adult ed classes
JAY — RSU 73 Spruce Mountain Adult Education has listed the following classes that will begin in March. Personal health/building your own wellness team: Local health care providers’ expertise will help you learn how to maintain a healthy, energized lifestyle. There will be multiple speakers, door prizes and fun learning. Classes will meet at the […]
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Fernande ‘Fern’ R. Girardin
FARMINGTON — Fernande “Fern” R. (Filteau) Girardin, 86, a resident of Jay, died at Franklin Memorial Hospital, Thursday, Feb. 23, after a short illness. She was born Sept. 19, 1925, in Livermore Falls, to Emile and Imelda (Labbe) Filteau. Fern attended school at Mount Merci Academy in Waterville and graduated from Livermore Falls High School […]
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Faith Way Baptist Church has new location
JAY — Faith Way Baptist Church of Jay is excited about the opening of their new building at 66 Hyde Road. The grand opening service took place Feb. 12. As is typical with any church, there is Sunday School for the children. Faith Way Baptist Church, however, features a dynamic adult Bible class geared toward […]
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Wilton man charged after crash
JAY — Two men escaped injury Monday night when the truck they were riding in struck a utility pole, breaking it in half, on Davenport Hill Road, police Cpl. Jeffrey Fournier said Wednesday. The driver, Wayne Labbe, 58, of Wilton, was arrested on a charge of operating under the influence of liquor, he said. Labbe […]
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Arrest log
* Wayne Labbe, 58, Wilton, driving under the influence, Feb. 20, $1,500 unsecured bail, court appearance April 19, Jay Police Department. * Scott W. Osborne, 41, Industry, violation condition of release, Feb. 20, $1,000 cash bail, court appearance April 5, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. * Jesse Coffin, 23, Lewiston, probation violation, Feb. 21, no bail […]
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Farmington Ford employees to hold auction for co-worker
FARMINGTON — Employees at Farmington Ford are holding a silent auction for a longtime co-worker battling a life-threatening illness. Chris Luce of Jay has been hospitalized at Maine Medical Center in Portland since early January, Jim White, general manager, said Tuesday. Luce has worked 25 years as parts and warranty clerk at the car dealership […]
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Arrest log
* Jakob S. Duval, 22, Wilton, receiving stolen property, theft of a firearm, Feb. 16, $2,500 cash bail, court appearance April 20, Farmington and Jay police departments. * Kevin Slater, 45, Wilton, failing to register/comply with sex offender registration, Feb. 16, $1,000 unsecured, court appearance March 22, Wilton Police Department. * George Kotta, 49, Hampton, […]
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Wilton man charged in stolen gun, chainsaw cases
WILTON — Farmington and Jay police charged a local man Thursday with receiving a stolen handgun and chain saw from Jay. A Farmington business owner realized he bought stolen goods by accident and contacted Farmington police and gave them information that led them to a Wilton residence. Farmington officer William Tanner arrested Jakob Duval, 22, […]