AUBURN — Irene C. Henry, 72, a resident of Jay, died peacefully Saturday, Dec. 31, surrounded by her loving family at Hospice House of Androscoggin. She was born May 31, 1939, in Livermore Falls, the daughter of Rolando and Jeanne (Mercier) Chretien. She was a 1957 graduate of Livermore Falls High School. Irene worked as […]
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Richard ‘Duke’ J. Dupont
JAY — Richard “Duke” J. Dupont, 82, a lifelong resident of Jay, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, Jan. 1. He was born March 17, 1929, in Jay, the son of Alfred and Julia (Phillipon) Dupont. He was a 1948 graduate of Jay High School. On Aug. 1, 1949, at St. Joseph Church in […]
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Well Done – Ryan Crocker
STANDISH — Ryan Crocker of Jay has been awarded the IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. Scholarship at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. Crocker is a senior chemistry major and one of 20 outstanding students who are receiving scholarships through the Corporate Alliance Program for Scholarships this year.
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Jay Livermore Falls Lions host district governor
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Jay Livermore falls Lions club hosted District Governor Tony Arruda and other esteemed Lion brothers and sisters on Nov. 15 at the Chuck Wagon Restaurant. Arruda shared his mission and reviewed what he understands as his role as the district governor, which includes visitation by himself and his vice district governors […]
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Seniors celebrated Christmas; next meeting Jan. 9
LIVERMORE — Murray Hall was glowing with cheers as the Jay-Livermore Falls Seniors met Dec. 19 to celebrate Christmas. There were 40 members present and one guest, Lu Therrien. James Williams opened the event with a prayer of blessing to all. Chairwoman Shirley Couture read a thank-you note from the Tri-Ministerial Fund for the donation […]
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Spruce Mountain Middle School honor roll
JAY — Spruce Mountain Middle School has announced the first trimester honor roll. Grade 6 High honors: Hunter Baker, Lauren Cornelio, Jordan Daigle, Rylee Delano, Tanna Herlihy, Mallory Mercier, Megan Mercier, Matthew Nichols, Narissa Nieves, Mikenzie Parker, Hailee Perkins, Hanna St. Pierre, Madeline Timberlake, Isabella Whitney. Honors: Elijah Blais, Brooke Bolduc, Landon Brochu, Rhylie Bubier, […]
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Spruce Mountain to open day after Christmas
JAY — The ground might be bare in most places, but not on Spruce Mountain Ski Slope. Volunteers have been working around the clock to make enough snow to open the ski area the day after Christmas, Monday, Dec. 26. Spruce Mountain Ski Club board Director Rick Couture said Wednesday they already had 6 to […]
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Burglary suspect’s bail lowered
FARMINGTON — A district court judge set bail Wednesday at $300 or a pretrial agreement for a Woodstock man accused of breaking into a Jay residence and threatening witnesses Tuesday. Judge Paul Cote Jr. lowered Alexander Ryerson’s bail from $5,000 cash to $300 cash or pretrial service agreement during an appearance in 12th District Court. […]
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Franklin County commissioners hire deputy, deputy clerk-treasurer
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to hire Nicholas Zecher of Farmington as a deputy. Zecher, 24, is currently working as a police officer in Wilton. He will fill a full-time position left vacant when Heidi Wilcox became chief of the Wilton Police Department. Franklin County Sheriff Chief Deputy Raymond Meldrum said Zecher […]