Members of the class of 2012 at Spruce Mountain High School include Aaron Adams, Penny Adams, Micaela Baron, Chad Bennett-Costa, Andrew Bernier, Matthew Berry, Ceola Bigelow, Mykayla Bilodeau, Aaron Black, Alex Black, Kenneth Blaisdell, Thomas Brenner, Aaron Bryant, Kristopher Caron, Evan Castonguay, Nina Chavez, Kevin Chretien, Shaunna Damboise, Brittany Dills, Kalie Doiron, Jonathan Dunton, Ryan Dyke, […]
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St. Luke’s plant sale WILTON — St. Luke’s ECW plant sale will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 19, at the church, 59 High St. Perennials, house plants, small bushes such as lilacs, as well as gently used gardening tools, books, planters, etc. are available at reasonable prices. Two $25 gift certificates […]
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Man accused of holding mill manager at gunpoint indicted
FARMINGTON — A Norridgewock man was indicted Thursday on charges that he held hostage the manager of Verso Paper’s Androscoggin Mill at the mill in Jay on March 14. Francis Smith III, 50, was charged by a Franklin County grand jury with kidnapping, terrorizing, three counts of criminal threatening and one count of assault. A […]
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Credit unions honored for commitment
PORTLAND — The Maine Credit Union League recently honored five individuals for their contributions to the success of Maine’s credit unions. The recipients were presented with awards May 4 in conjunction with the Maine Credit Union League’s annual meeting and convention in Portland. The James M. Gratto Award for Outstanding Credit Union Manager went to […]
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Seniors group prepares for picnic, last meeting of season
LIVERMORE — The Jay-Livermore-Livermore Falls Seniors met at Murray Hall May 14 with 34 in attendance with two guests: Diane Pelletier and Napoleon Frechette, who is now able to be a member. The meeting was opened by Fern Doiron with prayer, salute to the flag and a moment of silence for departed members and for […]
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Construction, planting day planned for community garden
JAY — The Tri Town Community Garden Project will host a community construction workshop to build a raised bed garden. It will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 19. Volunteers will meet in the parking lot at the Jay Community Building off Community Drive. The gardens are going to be built in the back of […]
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Free ATV course being offered
JAY — The Police Department will hold an ATV safety course from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 16, at the Jay Community Building in the basement level. The course is free of charge and is limited to 15 students. Children 10-15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult throughout the class. […]
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Verso Paper losses continue in Q1
Verso Paper said it lost $73.9 million in the first quarter, according to a statement released Monday. That was compared to a loss of $44.5 million in the same period a year ago. Verso operates mills in Bucksport and Jay, employing 775 and 900, respectively, at the facilities. Verso said Monday that its net sales […]
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Military notes
Marine Corps Pvt. James A. Dingus III, son of Christina M. Dingus and James A. Dingus, Jr of Jay, recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physically and mentally. Dingus and fellow recruits began their training at 5 a. m., […]
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HS lawn sale JAY — The Jay Historical Society will hold a lawn sale and food sale at the Jay Town Office northside lawn from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19. The proceeds will go toward extensive repairs to the foundation of the Holmes-Crafts Homestead on Jay Hill. Lawn sale items, bake sale […]