By Pam Harnden, Staff Writer JAY — A Spruce Mountain High School team has earned the right to attend the National Conservation Foundation-Envirothon in Pocatello, Idaho, from July 22-28. Team 1 members Bryan Riley, Orion Schwab, Jonathan Brenner, Hunter Quirrion and Jordan Daigle were the high scorers in aquatics, soils, wildlife and current issues at […]
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June 20 deadline to register for summer rec program
By Pam Harnden, Staff Writer LIVERMORE FALLS — The deadline to sign up for the Spruce Mountain Summer Recreation program, which will be held at the AYS Building, is June 20. Competed registrations should be returned to the Jay or Livermore Falls Town Offices. Program director Sally Boivin said the deadline is needed so she […]
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Girls’ State delegates from Spruce Mountain announced
By Pam Harnden, Staff Writer JAY — Eight juniors from Spruce Mountain High School have been selected as delegates to attend American Legion Auxiliary Department of Maine’s 72nd Annual Dirigo Girls’ State, June 17-22, at Husson College in Bangor. Dirigo Girls’ State is a non-partisan opportunity for young women to learn about responsible citizenship in […]
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Vendors needed for craft fair at Norlands
LIVERMORE — The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, a 19th-century museum and working farm at 290 Norlands Rd., seeks artists, crafters and historical exhibitors for its biennial Strawberry Festival & Heritage Day, to be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 23. Crafters and artists are welcome to exhibit, demonstrate and sell original artwork. […]
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Sheehan named managing editor of Sun Media Group weekly newspapers
By Staff report NORWAY — A.M. Sheehan, editor of the Advertiser-Democrat, has been appointed the managing editor for all of Sun Media Group’s Western Maine weekly newspapers. Sheehan, who was named Maine Journalist of the Year by the Maine Press Association in 2012, is an award-winning journalist whose work earned the weekly Norway newspaper a […]
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Veterans’ sacrifices remembered in Jay and Livermore Falls
By Barry Matulaitis, Staff Editor JAY — Jay and Livermore Falls residents lined the streets Monday for the annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony. “Our purpose here today is to commemorate the sacrifice of the men and women who have lost their lives in the service of our country,” said Rep. Tina Riley, D-Jay, the […]
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Livermore Falls History Night showcases town’s heritage
By Barry Matulaitis, Staff Editor LIVERMORE FALLS — Visitors will be taking a trip back in time at History Night in Livermore Falls on Friday from 4-8 p.m. “A lot of people look forward to it, from kids to older people,” said History Night co-founder Kenny Jacques. “It’s kind of like a rite of spring […]
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Tri-Town Memorial Day schedule
TRI-TOWN — “Honoring Our Veterans” is the theme of the Memorial Day parade that will step off at 10 a.m., Monday, May 28. Parade line-up begins at the Memco Parking Lot, 102 Main St., Jay. All Veterans, young and old, are invited to step in and march along the parade route. Several services will be […]
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First Annual Blessing of the Bikes, Special Olympics Ride held in Jay
By Pam Harnden, Staff Writer JAY — Local bikers are doing good things for their community. This was showcased on Saturday when the 1st Annual Blessing of the Bikes and Special Olympics Ride was held. Between 25 and 30 bikes were parked in the lot in back of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church Saturday […]