JAY — Selectpersons voted to table action on sending speed-limit proposals to the state for three town roads near the Spruce Mountain school complex. The decision followed a public hearing Monday on requests to set speed limits at 15 to 25 mph on the interconnected School Bus Road, Barker Street and Ludden Drive. The board […]
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Jay business burglarized, cash stolen
JAY — Police are investigating a burglary at Howie’s Welding & Fabrication Inc. on Main Street that occurred between Monday night and Tuesday morning during which an undisclosed amount of cash was stolen. There was forced entry into the building that houses the steel fabrication and welding operation, Police Chief Richard Caton IV said. The […]
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Jay to hold hearing on request for speed limits
JAY — Selectpersons will hold a public hearing tonight on requests to have speed limits implemented on three roadways. The hearing begins at 6 p.m. at the Town Office. At least 50 percent of residents and businesses on Barker Street, Ludden Drive and School Bus Road signed a petition requesting selectpersons to hold a hearing on […]
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Jay river walk features peaceful setting, views and history
JAY — The steady lull of the Androscoggin River and the sounds of birds singing above lend for a tranquil stroll along a path of landscaped wood chips, all part of a newly restored nature trail that offers a glimpse of papermaking history. The 1.7-mile French Falls River Walk was designed and built in 1996 […]
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Strong woman receives minor injuries in Jay crash
JAY — A woman from Strong received minor injuries when her vehicle went into a ditch off Route 133 about 4:28 a.m. Thursday near Sunset Avenue, police said. Veronica J. Button, 22, told officer Stephanie Guillemette that she must have fallen asleep on her way home from work, said Detective Michael Mejia, reading from Guillemette’s […]
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Jay police investigate money taken from town Transfer Station
JAY — Police are investigating the theft of money from the town Transfer Station on Route 4. As soon as employees realized the money was missing Wednesday morning, they reported it to their supervisor who reported it to police, officer Dylan Rider said Thursday. The amount is less than $200, he said. It’s believed it […]
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People You Know: Hyla Friedman and one amazing life
FARMINGTON — Hyla Friedman started driving at age 12 so she could take her grandmother around the Pennsylvania countryside. “I’d be out on the road, and the chief of police — he was a friend — he would say, ‘Did you get your license yet, Hyla?’ ‘You know I’m not old enough!’ He said, ‘Stay […]
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Strong woman accused of OUI with 3-year-old in car
JAY — A Strong woman is accused of driving drunk with her 3-year-old daughter in a seat belt in the back seat Thursday night, according to police. Jay police officer Stephanie Guillemette arrested Samantha Atwood, 25, on misdemeanor charges of operating under the influence with one prior conviction, endangering the welfare of a child and […]
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Verso emerges from Chapter 11, wipes out $2.4 billion of debt
JAY — Verso Corp. announced Friday it has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as a much stronger company with significantly reduced debt and a unified capital structure. The Memphis, Tenn.-based company employs 560 people at its Androscoggin Mill in Jay. There will be no changes in operations at the mill as a direct result […]