Phil Poirier will perform original compositions at a concert on Friday, Oct. 19, in Jay to help raise funds to rebuild the barn at the Washburn-Norlands Living History Center in Livermore. JAY — Local musician Phil Poirier will give a concert of original compositions on Friday, Oct. 19, to help raise funds to rebuild the barn at […]
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Sponsoring local children
Knights of Columbus presented three children with a sponsorship of $500 for the Hope with Every Step – Maine AT (ataxia telangiectasia) fundraiser, which will take place on Saturday, Oct. 6, at Taglienti Field, Spruce Mountain High School North Campus, Route 4, Jay. From left are Gerard Brochu, grandfather, Council 320, Jay; Brooke Brochu, 7, […]
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Wilson Grange Passport Dinner WILTON — This season’s Wilson Grange Passport Dinner Tour begins with a Harvest Dinner on Friday, Oct. 5, at 6 p.m. Menu will include baked ham, favorite vegetable sides, yeast rolls, individual pumpkin cheesecakes, fresh pressed cider, coffee and tea. $12 per person. Reservations will be appreciated; call Chris Krauss at […]
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Jay crash victim updated to fair condition
A Jay man involved in a tractor-trailer collision on the Maine Turnpike Friday night was upgraded to fair condition Sunday at a Portland hospital. Benjamin Desjardins, 37, of Jay was taken to Maine Medical Center following the 9:30 p.m. Friday crash between two loaded tractor-trailers in the southbound lane around mile marker 34. He was […]
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ATV Toy Run from Farmington to Canton and Jay gives Operation Santa Claus ‘big start’
WILTON — Saturday’s rain was great for ducks and geese lined with down feathers, but not so much for 250 jacketed participants in the 16th annual Whistle Stop Trail ATV Toy Run. Although participation was down about 400 people from past rides due to the weather, the enthusiasm and donations from those who participated was […]
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Jay man critical after turnpike crash
SACO — A Jay man remained in critical condition Saturday after being involved in a Friday night, two tractor-trailer truck collision on the turnpike. State Trooper Kristopher Kennedy said in a news release that two loaded tractor-trailers collided at 9:30 p.m. in the southbound lane around mile marker 34, injuring both drivers. Darren Castonguay, 41, […]
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Town borrows less than anticipated for sewer line
JAY — The town borrowed far less money than expected to replace sewer lines during the state’s Route 4 project, Town Manager Ruth Cushman said this week. The town was approved to borrow up to $685,000 but only had to borrow $295,000, she said. Jay’s portion of the project was from the Livermore Falls line […]
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Drug collections to be held Saturday
JAY — Police around the state will collect unwanted and expired prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29. Police are working in conjunction with Maine Drug Enforcement Agency to help the public prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding homes of potentially dangerous expired, unwanted and unused drugs. In Jay, the […]
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Rosemarie O. Andrews
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rosemarie O. Andrews of Providence, R.I., and formerly of Jay, went to God on Tuesday, Sept. 25, at the age of 82, with her children at her side, after living with Alzheimer’s for the last several years. Messages of condolence may be sent to: www.finleyfuneralhome.com.
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Jay man faces sex charges
FARMINGTON — A Jay man was arrested Monday on warrants charging five counts of felony unlawful sexual contact with a girl under age 10, Augusta police Detective Sgt. Matthew Clark said Wednesday. George H. O’Donnell, 78, was indicted by a Kennebec County Superior Court grand jury on the charges on Sept. 20. The unlawful sexual […]