WILTON — The Greater Franklin Development Council and Arts Farmington hosted a cultural planning community forum Wednesday, Oct. 17 at Life Perks Coffee Co. “We submitted successful grant applications with Maine Arts Commission and Maine Community Foundation to develop a cultural plan for the region,” said Charlie Woodworth, GFDC executive director. Two $10,000 grants were […]
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Volunteers needed for LEGO League Qualifier
JAY — The Spruce Mountain Area Robotics Team (SMART) will host the 4th Annual Western Maine Lego League Qualifier on November 17 at Spruce Mountain High School in Jay. Up to 28 FIRST Lego League (FLL; FIRST stands for “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology”) teams from central Maine will compete for awards and […]
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Meeting on proposed watershed surveys Oct. 23
JAY — A public hearing will be held 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 23 in the Spruce Mountain Middle School Cafeteria regarding a proposed watershed survey for Parker and Moose Hill Ponds. The survey is being planned for the spring of 2019 to assess the health of the watersheds of Moose Hill Pond and Parker Pond, the […]
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Jay library celebrated for its role in community
JAY — Saturday morning a book sale, furniture contest and grand opening of the new Makerspace were all part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Jay-Niles Memorial Library. Avery Ryder and Lily Bailey were busy using large pieces of cardboard and duct tape to create a couch. They were sure they were going […]
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Mentors look to help Spruce Mountain robotics program
JAY — Last week members of Spruce Mountain Area Robotics Team #3930 were visited by Joseph and Leah O’Brien, potential new mentors for the program. The O’Briens were active with a robotics team in Washington state. They are in the process of moving to Maine and are looking to build a long-term relationship with one or […]
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Haunted trail In Livermore offers scary features
By Donna M. Perry, Sun Journal LIVERMORE — There are lots of sppokey features – zombies, werewolves, clowns, spiders – and more to be seen along a haunted trail. It is definitely not for the faint of heart. But if someone is into gory, bloody and scary … the trail might be for them. Merry St. Pierre and […]
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Benefits planned for Roger Roy
JAY — Once again the tri-town area is pulling together to help one of its own. A benefit supper, silent auction and raffles will be held 4:30 – 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 148 Main Street in Jay, to benefit Roger Roy. Kentucky Fried Chicken has donated 400 biscuits and […]
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Jay library to celebrate 100 years on Saturday
By Donna M. Perry, Sun Journal JAY — The Jay-Niles Memorial Library holds history that spans 100 years. Library representatives will share the history as they celebrate the centennial anniversary of the library with a birthday party and open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13. There will be a cake-cutting […]
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Grandparents return to school Friday afternoon
LIVERMORE — Friday afternoon Spruce Mountain Primary School held grandparents’s day activities for the second year in a row. Several attendees were from the greater Farmington area. Prior to the 1 p.m. scheduled start, hundreds of people were lined up outside the gym doors waiting to be allowed inside. Last year, attendees were asked to wait […]
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Families turn out for the Apple Pumpkin Festival
LIVERMORE FALLS — The town recreation fields were filled Saturday as families enjoyed the 20th Annual Apple Pumpkin Festival put on by the Jay-Livermore-Livermore Falls Chamber of Commerce. Chamber past chairman Bob Berry said 102,000 people had seen the event’s Facebook post. 4,500 said they were interested in attending. “I’m very happy with that. We’re expecting […]