Sophomore Brandon Frey, right, of Livermore shoots a basket Tuesday at the Spruce Mountain High School gym in Jay. Frey is a member of the school’s varsity boys’ basketball team. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal) Sophomore Brandon Frey, right, of Livermore who is nursing a sprained ankle, shoots a basket Tuesday at the Spruce Mountain High […]
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County dispatch problems addressed
FARMINGTON — Franklin County’s emergency radio transmissions have improved since Thursday, when members of the county’s Dispatch Advisory Board told commissioners there were problems with audio, choppiness and dropped calls. It is a public-safety concern for emergency responders and the public, Farmington Police Chief Jack Peck reiterated Tuesday. Two executives from Zetron Inc. of Redmond, […]
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Jay board makes cuts to budget
JAY — Selectpersons on Monday cut $48,000 from two reserve accounts, and with hydrant rentals being $22,000 less than initially projected, the proposed municipal budget is $6.18 million. That’s $56,222 more than the current budget. After factoring in nearly $1.77 million in revenue, it represents a net budget of $4.4 million that taxpayers will need […]
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Open water on Androscoggin
The Androscoggin River in Jay on Monday had open water along one bank as temps dropped. Temps far below the freezing mark are forecast for the week. (Liz Marquis/Sun Journal)
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Sun Journal Farmington building, not newspaper business, is for sale
The Sun Journal is not for sale. We have been hearing from readers concerned that the “SALE PENDING” sign at the entryway of the Route 2 office building means the Franklin Journal, Livermore Falls Advertiser and Sun Journal are up for sale. They are not. The building at that location is owned by the Costello […]
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RSU 9 meeting to begin with executive session
FARMINGTON — The Regional School Unit 9 board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Forum at Mt. Blue Campus. Following the opening, directors will go into executive session for legal advice in dealing with harassment/threat issues, according to Superintendent Tom Ward. He confirmed the issue did not involve a current staff member. The executive […]
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Students from local schools to perform in Mid Maine Youth Orchestra concerts
FARMINGTON — Mid Maine Youth Orchestra, which is gearing up for its 34th concert season, has connections to its very first season. MMYO was founded by Dennis Hayes and Karen McCann, former music teachers at Mt. Blue High School. Auditions for middle and high school students are held in October. Those selected have a couple […]
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Livermore Falls woman accused of driving drunk in Jay
JAY — Police said a Livermore Falls woman is accused of driving drunk and hitting a utility pole beside Route 133 near Bean’s Corner early Sunday. Lauren S. Lundy, 21, was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of operating under the influence, Police Chief Richard Caton IV said Monday. She was driving a Chevrolet Cruze south […]
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Multi-vehicle crash injures one after Farmington road turns icy
FARMINGTON — A Jay woman was injured Monday morning when her sedan slid into stopped vehicles on icy routes 2 and 4, Farmington police officer Ryan Rosie said. Lucille Lessard, 69, complained of shoulder pain and was taken by NorthStar EMS ambulance to Franklin Memorial Hospital, he said. Rosie said a vehicle traveling north near Touch […]
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Hearings on liquor sales, land use in Chesterville
CHESTERVILLE — Public hearings on a referendum for liquor sales and on a revised land use ordinance are scheduled Thursday at the Town Office. At 6 p.m., four liquor referendum questions will be discussed. Robert Wheeler, owner of The Corner Store, petitioned to get the questions on the annual town meeting warrant to meet state […]