JAY — A local man was charged Tuesday following a police investigation into a reported sex offense. Joshua K. Welch, 20, of Jay, was charged with two counts of unlawful sexual contact, Jay Detective Richard Caton IV said. The case involves two children under age 14 in Franklin County. Welch was released from Franklin County […]
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Lions Club names raffle winners
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Jay Livermore Falls Lions Club held three very successful fundraising events this spring. All money raised by fundraising, donations and contributions from the community are directed back to support community programs. Due to fundraising, area residents have been given the gift of sight as multiple pairs of glasses have been funded […]
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Nomination papers available for vacant selectman position
JAY — Selectmen elected Amy Gould on Monday as vice chairman of the Board of Selectmen. They also accepted the resignation of Warren Bryant as a selectman as of Aug. 2. Bryant said previously that he thought it was a good time to resign from public service since there is a lull in activity. He […]
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One way street turned into two-way
JAY – One-way signs are being removed from Otis Street in an effort to accommodate traffic and road construction work on Main Street in the Chisholm area, Town Manager Ruth Cushman said. The street will have two-way traffic to alleviate some of the congestion. “This is a test to see if this will work,” she […]
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Jay tax rate rises 45 cents
JAY — Selectmen voted Monday to set the tax rate at $13.45 per $1,000 of property value to cover expenses for 2011-12. It is a 45-cent increase over last year’s tax rate of $13. It increases the taxes on a property valued at $100,000 by $45 a year, not factoring in exemptions. It gives the […]
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Maine Maritime Academy names area graduates
CASTINE — The following area students were awarded degrees at Maine Maritime Academy’s 68th commencement on April 30. Trevor McCourt of Jay received a Bachelor of Science degree in international business and logistics. McCourt is a graduate of Jay High School. Franklin Sawyer of Lewiston received a Bachelor of Science degree in international business and […]
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Duo with UMF and Bates roots helping Duke baseball
Edwin Thompson has something Dick Vitale and other Duke lovers and haters would kill for: A key to Cameron Indoor Stadium. The legendary home of Duke basketball is a must-see for recruits visiting the Durham, N.C. campus. And not just the ones in Mike Krzyzewski’s crosshairs. Thompson, an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for Duke […]
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Jay board to consider tax rate
JAY — Selectmen are expected to set the property tax rate when they meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, at the town office. Town Manager Ruth Cushman said she will give selectmen a range of $13.40 to $13.50 per $1,000 of property valuation. The town has held the tax rate at $13 per $1,000 […]
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Study approved for high schools
LIVERMORE FALLS — RSU 73 directors voted unanimously Thursday to have Bunker & Savage of Augusta do a building analysis and feasibility study on the high schools in Jay and Livermore Falls. Both schools named Spruce Mountain High School. The board’s Facilities Subcommittee recommended the study, which will include building inspections and analysis on code […]