FARMINGTON — A Bryant Pond teenager was indicted Thursday on charges that he broke into a Jay residence and threatened witnesses to the crime. A Franklin County grand jury indicted Alexander Ryerson, 19, on charges of felony burglary and tampering with a witness and misdemeanor charges of theft and criminal mischief. Jay police arrested Ryerson […]
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Charles L. Kyes
FARMINGDALE — Charles L. Kyes, 90, of Farmingdale, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 10, at his home with loved ones at his side. Charles was born Sept. 9, 1921, in Jay, the son of Leon A. and Eva (Macomber) Kyes. He graduated from Jay High School in 1939, and Bliss Business College in 1942, at […]
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Jay man indicted on 11 sex charges
FARMINGTON — A Jay man was indicted Thursday by a Franklin County grand jury on several sex charges against two children under age 14. Joshua K. Welch, 31, of Jay, was indicted on one count of gross sexual assault and 10 counts of unlawful sexual contact. Jay police Detective Richard Caton IV arrested Welch in […]
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Selectmen to take another look at Jewell Street apartment building
JAY — Selectmen agreed Monday to check a fire-damaged apartment building on Jewell Street to see if there’s progress in making the building safer. The wood-framed structure at 24 Jewell St. was heavily damaged by fire Feb. 17, 2011. It was started by a 2-year-old boy who lived there. “A new roof is being put […]
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Arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Shawn Flaherty, 37, Jay, domestic violence assault, violation of bail warrants, Jan. 9, no bail listed, Jay Police Department. * Christian Trefethen, 28, Farmington, probation violation, Jan. 10, no bail listed, Farmington Police Department. * R. Raven, 68, Emden, domestic violence […]
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Merton C. Farrington
FARMINGTON — Merton C. Farrington, 82, of Jay, passed peacefully at Sandy River Center on Tuesday Jan. 10, surrounded by his wife and loving family. He was born in Jay, April 15, 1929, a son of Clifford and Ella (Johnson) Farrington. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Beverly of Jay; two sons, […]
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Jay woman dies after vehicle hits tree
VIENNA — A Jay woman died Thursday when the vehicle she was a passenger in went off the road and struck a tree on snow-covered Route 41, state police said. Patricia Tardif, 74, died at the scene, Maine State Police Trooper Diane Perkins-Vance said. Attempts by a NorthStar Emergency Medical Services crew to resuscitate Tardif […]
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Jay-Livermore Falls Seniors to meet Jan. 16
LIVERMORE FALLS — On Jan. 9 the Jay-Livermore Falls Seniors resumed their regular Monday meetings at Murray Hall at 1 p.m., with 31 members present. Chairwoman Shirley Couture opened the meeting with a prayer, salute to the flag and a moment of silence for departed members and for men and women serving in the armed […]
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Robotics climbs to new level
JAY — It’s crunch time for the Spruce Mountain Area Robotics Team. High school students need to build a 120-pound working robot by late February for the FIRST Robotics Competition in March. FIRST was developed by inventor Dean Kamen in 1989 to inspire appreciation of science and technology in youth. The initials stand for For […]