LIVERMORE FALLS — RSU 73 Superintendent Robert Wall proposed to the school board Thursday night spending $571,942 to improve students’ achievement at Spruce Mountain high and middle schools. The money will come from the second year of a three-year, $1.2 million school improvement grant Livermore Falls High School received in 2010 when it was part […]
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JLF Seniors to meet Sept. 26
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Jay Livermore Falls Seniors met Sept. 19 with 27 members and four guests present. Pat Laverdiere became a member after three meetings and the guests present were Gail Laverdiere, Janice Wright, Muriel Labbe and Donna Cook. Chairwoman Shirley Couture opened the meeting with a prayer, salute to the flag and a […]
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Lions plan events at Apple Pumpkin Festival
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Jay-Livermore Falls Lions plan a big day full of fun and fundraising events for Apple Pumpkin Festival to be held Saturday, Sept. 24. Community members and festival goers are invited to a pancake breakfast with all the fixin’s from 8 to 10 a.m. at the American Legion. 17 Reynolds Ave. (across […]
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Break-in nets handguns, jewelry, electronics
JAY — Police are investigating a break-in at a Beedy Road residence where two handguns, jewelry, small electronics and change, among other items, were stolen, Jay Detective Richard Caton IV said Monday. The burglary occurred between 4:30 and 6:20 p.m. Friday, he said. The family had left the home and returned to find their house […]
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Investigation continues into break-in at doctor’s office
JAY — Police are continuing their investigation into a burglary on Aug. 24 at a doctor’s office on Church Street that netted cough syrup with codeine, an undisclosed amount of cash and a paper shredder. It was a forced entry gained through a window, Jay Detective Richard Caton IV said Monday. Fifteen 4-ounce bottles of […]
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HS Field Hockey: Phoenix edge Falcons in MVC showdown
JAY — Ashlee Quirrion doesn’t like to look at opponents’ eyes. They lie, she said. Whatever the reason, she looked at Lexi Fryover on Monday as the Mountain Valley forward was lining up a penalty stroke — with 29 seconds remaining in regulation time, and with Quirrion’s Spruce Mountain squad clinging to a one-goal advantage. […]
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Jay woman indicted in mobile home fire
FARMINGTON — A Jay woman accused of setting fire to a mobile home in August was indicted by a grand jury Thursday. Amanda Morey, 28, was indicted on one count of arson involving an Aug. 5 fire. A conviction on the charge carries a sentence of up to 30 years in prison. Firefighters from several […]
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Seniors meet, plan events
JAY — The Jay Livermore Falls Seniors held their first meeting of the season on Sept. 12 with 34 members and three guests present. The guests were Claudette Warren, Pat Laverdiere and Donna Cook. The session began with a casserole meal provided by the members with a variety of food for every taste. Nancy Couture […]
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Benefit supper, raffle to help pay Livermore girl’s medical expenses
Go and Do: What: Benefit supper for Camryn Berry When: 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 Where: Knights of Columbus Hall, Route 4, Jay Admission: $7 adult, $4 children JAY — The community is rallying around Camryn Berry, 12, of Livermore and her family again as the girl faces more surgeries to remove tumors […]
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No candidates have stepped forward for vacant selectman position
JAY — Town Manager Ruth Cushman issued a reminder Monday that no one has taken out nomination papers to finish the two years left on the term of former Selectman Warren Bryant, who resigned in August. Nomination papers have been available since August at the town office and are due back by 4 p.m. Monday, […]