Midafternoon Friday, March 8, the Androscoggin River surges near the POW/MIA Remembrance Bridge and Riley Road in Jay. The National Weather Service reported that the Androscoggin River reached flood stage, 13 feet, at 4:30 a.m. Friday. The river was expected to crest that afternoon with more precipitation predicted over the weekend. Pam Harnden/Livermore Falls Advertiser