FARMINGTON — A Franklin County jury acquitted a Jay man Tuesday of sexually abusing a teenage girl at a residence in Jay from 2015 to 2017. Thomas M. Bailey, 37, was acquitted of three counts of unlawful sexual contact and one count of unlawful sexual touching, all misdemeanors. He had faced up to 364 days […]
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Jay seeks Budget Committee members
The town of Jay seeks residents to serve on its Budget Committee; an alternate position is open. This is an advisory committee to the Select Board and the town citizens. The committee typically meets a couple times in January and, if needed, in February. The panel meets with the Select Board, town manager and department […]
Student charged with Class D crime for gun threat
During a bus ride home Wednesday, a high school student threatened to bring a gun to school.
Greater Franklin County school staff, law enforcement to work together to prevent school violence
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office receives nearly a $350,000 school safety grant with help from law enforcement agencies, school representatives.
Two Spruce Mountain students expelled indefinitely
Livermore parent tells RSU 73 board that racism should not be tolerated.
Jay accepting candidate names to serve as a director on RSU 73 to fill a recent vacancy
Director J. Lynn Ouellette, who was elected to a second term in April, has resigned from the board for personal reasons.
Jay extends Town Office hours Nov. 3 to register voters, accept absentee ballots for Nov. 8 election
Town Office hours will be extended by two hours from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 3. It is the last day to obtain an absentee ballot without a special circumstance.
Coats for Kids pick-up site open in Jay
JAY — The Salvation Army has dropped off Coats for Kids items at Double Bubble Laundry Mat in the Jay Plaza. Coats are available free of charge while supplies last. For more information, email jmanager@jay-maine.org. Check out other upcoming area events!
Jay VFW to host trunk or treat event
The VFW in Jay plans to host a trunk or treat event for the community from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at 64 Jewell St. A Halloween dance also is scheduled for members and guests from 6 to 10 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m.; costumes are optional. Music will be provided by […]