How to stay active in rural Maine
From sidewalks and school tracks to trails, gyms and community 5Ks, residents in the Jay and Livermore Falls area show how simple, accessible movement fits naturally into daily life across…
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Need a coffee break? Here’s where you can caffeinate across Jay, nearby Franklin County towns
From convenience stores and farm markets to espresso bars and cafés, this guide highlights where residents grab coffee across Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls and nearby Franklin County towns.
Farmington group notes 41 species for 126th Christmas Bird Count
Local birders surveyed nine western Maine areas Dec. 14, logging 41 species and contributing data to the nation’s longest-running community science bird project.
Livermore Falls vigil highlights dangers of homelessness in cold months
About 30 people gathered at the town gazebo Dec. 21 to honor Brett Staples and raise awareness about homelessness during National Homeless Persons Memorial Day.
Jay-Wilton police committee outlines four collaboration options
A joint Jay-Wilton committee has finalized four police collaboration options and will present them to both select boards in January.
Livermore Falls weighs cannabis license fees amid high dispensary density
Livermore Falls Select Board members tabled action on proposed increases to cannabis licensing fees after considering costs and the density of cannabis businesses.
Welcoming vegans at the holiday table, the Maine way
A practical, local guide to understanding veganism during the holidays, with simple hosting tips and Maine-based gift and food ideas that help everyone feel included.
Unsolved armed robbery in Livermore Falls leaves clerk shaken
‘I haven’t been back to work. I can’t even drive to the store; it makes me cry,’ the 55-year-old local woman said.
Jay-area school district defends transgender sports policy as public continues debate
Residents urged Regional School Unit 73 to rescind its transgender sports policy during a tense Dec. 11 meeting, warning of legal and financial fallout, while several directors defended keeping it…
Franklin County commissioners still getting stipends removed from budget
Commissioners are set to vote Tuesday on a resolution to stop the payments.
Franklin County to review legal opinion on budget authority
Franklin County commissioners and the Budget Advisory Committee are at odds over whether eliminated line items can be restored after legal counsel determined the committee’s adopted budget is final.
Jay recycling pickup returns to two days a week Dec. 17
The Select Board is reviewing bids for the curbside collection contract, with Riverside Disposal’s proposal headed to voters next spring.
Santa brings holiday cheer to Jay Niles Memorial Library
Families enjoyed a festive drop-in meet and greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Dec. 6 at the Jay Niles Memorial Library, complete with stories, cookies, crafts and a visit…
Blessing Box offers help at Bean’s Corner Baptist Church in Jay
A community-supported Blessing Box Cupboard at Bean’s Corner Baptist Church in Jay provides free pantry staples for anyone who needs them.
Jay to draft retroactive moratorium on rents at mobile home parks
Jay’s Select Board voted Monday to draft a moratorium on mobile home park rent increases, retroactive to the meeting date and subject to voter approval in April.
National Cookie Day brings families together in Livermore Falls
Families gathered on Dec. 4 for a Cookies and Bookies celebration featuring coloring, local treats, games, a scavenger hunt and a gingerbread disguise contest at Treat Memorial Library.
Spruce Mountain schools in Jay area to keep transgender sports policy as it preps for lawsuit
The RSU 73 board voted 9-4 to keep its policy in place, choosing to defend its transgender sports access restrictions despite warnings about legal exposure and taxpayer cost.
Public interest payphones a critical safety link in Maine
Public interest payphones in Maine continue to provide a crucial and free, yet aging, connection for people who need a dependable way to call for help.
Western Maine food pantries expand support as winter approaches
Food pantries across Franklin County are offering expanded hours, free meals and low-barrier access to help residents meet rising food needs.
Free chicken supper brings community together in Livermore Falls
More than 75 takeout meals were served and about 40 people gathered together for an uplifting time at American Legion Post 10.
Jay residents press for rent caps as board weighs next steps
Jay mobile home residents urged the Select Board to pursue rent stabilization after rising lot fees and poor park conditions prompted a public call for action.
Gathering in Livermore Falls to bring awareness to homelessness
The vigil will highlight winter hardships faced by people experiencing homelessness and honor the memory of Brett Staples.
What to know about Green Wednesday’s preholiday bump for Maine cannabis
Green Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, has become a reliable preholiday sales boost for Maine’s recreational cannabis market.
Livermore Falls voters approve $2.35 million for Route 17 sewer line upgrades
Residents OK’d the plan at the Nov. 13 special town meeting, clearing the way for the town to seek financing.
Jay labor mural returns after repairs to Local 14 union hall
A weatherproof replica of the historic Jay Strike Mural has been reinstalled on the front of the Local 14 union hall after recent building repairs.
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