RUMFORD — Alexa Fryover of Jay, daughter of Melissa Forbes and Mark Fryover, a senior at Mountain Valley High School, has been selected to receive the 2013 Principal’s Award, Principal Matthew Gilbert has announced. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: Martin F. Spaay, 55, Livermore, shoplifting, March 27, $100 cash bail, court appearance May 8, Farmington Police Department. James W. Thomas Jr., 38, Jay, unpaid fine, March 27, no bail listed, Jay Police Department.
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Haitian clinic opens, sponsored by two Maine congregations
FARMINGTON — April 1 is a special day in the rural parish of Les Cayes, Haiti. That’s when the Clinic San Antoine De Laporte opens after five years of construction. Members of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Farmington and St. Rose of Lima Church in Jay supplied the financing for the medical clinic to serve […]
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RSU 73 school year to end on time
LIVERMORE FALLS — The RSU 73 board has changed the date of a teachers workshop so students will not have to attend an additional day of classes at the end of the school year. Superintendent Robert Wall said the district has used six snow days, which is one more than planned. Therefore students will attend […]
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Correction: Voting at Jay Town Office
LIVERMORE FALLS — A story about the RSU 73 budget published on Page B1 of the Franklin edition Friday should have said voting on the budget will take place from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 23 at the Jay Town Office, because the Jay Community Center will be under renovation. Incorrect information was reported.
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String Quartet performs Haydn LEEDS — The Amarantos String Quartet will perform Franz Josef Haydn’s “The Seven Last Words of the Cross” in concert at 7 p.m. Friday, March 29, at the Leeds Community Church, 123 Church Hill Road. All are invited. Admission is by donation. Haydn is sometimes called the “father of the string quartet” […]
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Franklin County softball league signups set
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Softball League is preparing for the season with signup sessions scheduled in area towns. * Farmington: April 8 and 9, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Mt. Blue High School cafeteria. * Jay: March 26 and 28, 6 to 8 p.m. at the AYS Building. * New Sharon: April 1and 2, […]
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Jay receives SHAPE award
JAY — An award honoring the town of Jay for providing a “safe and healthful” workplace was given to Town Manager Ruth Cushman and town department leaders Monday night. Michael LaPlante, occupational safety and health supervisor with the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards, presented the Safety and Health Award for Public Employers during […]
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Adult Education enrichment classes are announced
JAY — RSU 73 Adult & Community Education enrichment classes are announced for March and April. Call 897-6384 to register and pay for all courses in advance at the Adult Education office, 13 Community Drive. Craft Show Start Up: Turn a favorite craft or hobby into extra income in a one-day seminar. Cost $20; 10 […]
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Funding for RSU 73 police officer not budgeted, grants being sought
JAY — Though no money for a police officer appears in the proposed RSU 73 budget or the Jay Police Department budget, it does not mean the safety of schoolchildren is not pressing on officials’ minds. RSU 73 Superintendent Robert Wall and Jay police Chief Larry White Sr. say they still plan to pursue grants […]