1961 – 2013 JAY —Marcel A. Castonguay, 51, a longtime resident of Jay, died peacefully on Saturday, May 4, at his home, with his beloved family by his side. He was a man of great integrity, faith and patience and he possessed a wonderful sense of humor and love of life. He was born on […]
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‘Red’ Therrien celebrates 90th
JAY — Francis “Red” Therrien celebrated his 90th birthday with his wife, Lou, at an open house at the Jay VFW on April 28. It was given by their children, Craig Therrien and Brenda Roy, along with their families. More than 100 friends and family members celebrated Therrien’s life. Cards and birthday wishes included a […]
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Cash raffle benefits library LIVERMORE FALLS — The Trustees of Treat Memorial Library are excited to offer a new raffle where participants can win cash. Every day in June a ticket will be drawn for cash prizes in amounts from $5 to $100. Tickets are now on sale for $5 each or three for $10 […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievements
SOUTH PORTLAND — Ian McLaughlin of Durham was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Southern Maine Community College. McLaughlin, the son of Jim and Patty McLaughlin, is a graduate of Brunswick High School Class of 2010. He is majoring in dietetics and nutrition. — ELMIRA, N.Y. — Elmira College held its […]
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Fire-damaged house to be ‘gutted,’ owner says
JAY — The owner of a Spring Street home that was damaged by fire Sunday said his insurance adjuster told him the two-story structure would have to be gutted. The damage was much more than the $20,000 reported by the Sun Journal on Tuesday, Donald Knight Jr. said Tuesday. The fire started when a lamp […]
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No one injured when baby’s changing table catches fire in Jay
JAY — No one was injured Sunday afternoon when a lamp on a baby’s changing table caught fire at a house at 2 Spring St. Damage was estimated at about $20,000, Jay fire Assistant Chief Mike Booker said Monday. About 40 firefighters from six departments responded to the 1:14 p.m. fire at the two-story home […]
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Jay looking for oldest citizen
JAY — Town Manager Ruth Cushman is trying to find the oldest resident in the town to present him or her with the Boston Post Cane. The oldest resident she’s found so far is 95. If anyone knows or is related to someone older, they are asked to call Cushman at 897-6785.
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Suicide prevention bill receives unanimous support; LePage immediately signs it
AUGUSTA — A bill that aims to prevent suicide among Maine’s youth breezed through the House of Representatives and Senate on Thursday on unanimous roll-call votes and was signed into law immediately by Gov. Paul LePage. The measure passed 147-0 in the House and 34-0 in the Senate before LePage signed it Thursday afternoon. “The […]
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Free workshop on poultry FARMINGTON — Franklin County Farm Bureau and the Farmington Farmers Union will hold a free Poultry Workshop at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, in the downstairs room at the Farmington Municipal Building. A representative from Poulin Grain and local poultry grower Mike Turner will lead the meeting. Anyone interested in raising […]