St. Rose of Lima Church in Jay to welcome bishop for anniversary celebration

The Bishop Deeley will come celebrate with the parish for its 125th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 24.

Junior hockey: Jack Morton and Esa Maki hope to make impression at Thunder camp

Morton, a Norway native, and Maki, a Jay native, haven't been in the spotlight but both hope that changes at the Twin City Thunder's NCDC camp.

If it’s summer, the Red Cross needs your donation

Franklin County donors who have not given blood recently and those who would like to donate for the first time still have time to make a dent in low summer inventories. There is a blood drive today in Strong at the Forster Memorial Building at 14 South Main Street, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. On August 23, Franklin Memorial Hospital will hold one from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Farmington, at 111 Franklin Health Commons.

Spruce Envirothon team shares competition experiences, thanks sponsors

Spruce Mountain High School Envirothon members shared their experiences at the National Conservation Foundation (NCF) International Envirothon with the Jay-Livermore Falls Lions Club. Member Orion Schwab said, "We couldn't have done it without the support of the community."

SMHS students discuss CMP corridor

Spruce Mountain High School Envirothon members encourage people to do their own research on the Central Maine Power New England Clean Energy Connect project to be able to make an informed decision whether to support it or not.

Professional cooking classes offered locally

Spruce Mountain Adult and Community Education in Livermore Falls recently finished the second culinary arts cohort program and is looking to hold a third later this fall.

Jay property owners to see $2 decrease in tax rate

Selectpersons set the tax rate Monday at $18.25 per $1,000 valuation of property.

Jay voters approve additional money for business grant

The total amount of the Community Block Development Grant application is $80,000.

Improvements coming to dangerous intersection in Jay

The Maine Department of Transportation will demolish a vacant house at the intersection of routes 133 and 156.

SMHS students receive April awards