JAY — Police were called to Spruce Mountain Ski Area to investigate the removal of brass fittings from a rope tow building on the mountain. The fittings were later found stashed in the bushes near the Bunny Slope tow-rope building. Sgt. Troy Young said he patrolled the area about two hours prior to the call […]
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Draft fireworks ordinance goes to review in Jay
JAY — A proposed fireworks ordinance, if approved by voters, will require anyone planning to set off fireworks in the town to get a permit first. The ordinance would set guidelines on how far away from a structure fireworks could be ignited and how far away spectators would have to be during the event. An […]
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Arts, crafts group to meet Sept. 25 FARMINGTON — The first fall meeting of the Franklin County Arts and Crafts Association will be held Tuesday, Sept. 25, at the University of Maine at Farmington North Dining Hall to begin plans for its annual Christmas show. Now in its 41st year, FCACA is made up of […]
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Driver escapes injury after tractor-trailer hits tree
JAY — A Pennsylvania man escaped injury early Wednesday after he fell asleep at the wheel of the tractor-trailer he was driving north on Route 4, police officer Michael Mejia said. The rig driven by Kyle Kemp, 25, of Lehighton, Pa., crossed over the southbound lane and veered off the road and the entire truck […]
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Copper pipes stolen from apartment building
JAY — Police are investigating the theft of copper pipes from a Bridge Street apartment building. A landlord discovered the theft Wednesday morning, Sgt. Troy Young said. Two of the apartments and the basement had been stripped of copper, he said. Evidence was collected at the scene. Young said he has some leads he is […]
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Town offices will be closed
JAY — The Town Office will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 26, for mandatory election training. Town Office to close LIVERMORE FALLS — The Town Office will be closed Thursday, Sept. 27, for mandatory election training.
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Marriage and family support ministry launched
JAY — Faith Way Baptist Church has announced the start of a new marriage and family support program known as BLISS Ministries. The church, at 66 Hyde Road, will host the meetings at 5 p.m. Sunday afternoons. The first meeting was held Sept. 16. BLISS is open to all area husbands and wives and poised […]
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POW-MIA recognition program to be held Friday
JAY – A National POW-MIA Day recognition program will be held Friday, Sept. 21, at the Prisoners of War, Missing in Action Remembrance Bridge Monument of All Wars, at Route 4 and Riley Road. Chairman Palmer Hebert announced the program will begin at 6:30 p.m. National POW-MIA Recognition Day is designated each year by Presidential […]
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New routes to accommodate more travelers
JAY – Western Maine Transportation Services has expanded its public bus service on a long-term trial basis for Farmington, Jay, Livermore Falls and Wilton. The reason for the trial is more demand for service to shopping and non-MaineCare medical appointments, and to serve riders who may be affected by upcoming changes to MaineCare, Craig Zurhorst, […]