JAY – A Farmington man is accused of punching a woman in the eye while she was driving on Route 133 this week. Christopher Walker, 34, was arrested on a felony charge of domestic violence assault on Tuesday, Jay Detective Richard Caton IV said. The charge was elevated due to a prior domestic assault, he […]
jay maine
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: Christopher Walker, 34, Farmington, domestic violence assault, March 12, $2,500 cash bail, court appearance June 28, Jay Police Department. Lorraine C. Gedat, 22, Norway, failure to appear-driving while license suspended/revoked, March 23, $500 cash, court appearance May 8 in Augusta District Court, […]
advertisement
Posted inConnections, The Franklin Journal
Briefly
Learn to use GPS units FARMINGTON — Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation Districts will hold a GPS training class from 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, March 27, at the USDA Service Center, 107 Park St. The hands-on trainer will be Patty Cormier, district forester with the Maine Forest Service. Interested individuals must preregister by […]
Posted inRiver Valley
Selectmen agree to support town of Jay remaining in Senate District 14
MEXICO – The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted Tuesday night to send a letter voicing its support for the town of Jay remaining in Senate District 14. Jim McHugh of the Oxford County Democratic Office in Mexico told selectmen he was hoping the town would agree to draft a letter to the state redistricting committee […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Connections, The Franklin Journal
REACH conference topic to be, ‘Are You A Safety Net?’
BRYANT POND — REACH, Oxford County’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services, also covering the towns of Bridgton and Harrison, will host a local conference, “Are You A Safety Net? Prevention & Intervention with Sexual Trauma and Mental Health.” The conference will be held on Wednesday, March 27, at the Crosstones Conference Center with a […]
Posted inConnections, The Franklin Journal
Briefly
Pinewood Derby at St. Rose JAY — A Pinewood Derby event will be held Saturday, March 16, at the St. Rose Parish Hall. The event starts at 11 a.m. and goes until everyone has raced and awards are presented. The event is open to the public. There will be pizza, hot dogs and other refreshments […]
Posted inMaine, sj-web
Jay representative’s bill on suicide prevention draws public support
AUGUSTA — The signs of an impending suicide might be faint if they’re visible at all and you might have only a single chance to see them before it’s too late. That was the message that a long line of people who have lost loved ones to suicide shared Monday with the Legislature’s Education Committee […]
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Selectmen authorize 3 Jay police officers to make statewide arrests
JAY — Selectmen voted unanimously Monday night to authorize three town police officers to have statewide arrest powers. Chief Larry White Sr. made the request for himself, Detective Richard Caton IV and Officer Mike Mejia. State law allows local police departments statewide arrest powers with the permission of their local governing body. By having statewide […]
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at the Franklin County Detention Center: * Donna Chartier, 50, Wilton, theft of a firearm, violation of condition of release, March 7, no bail listed, Wilton Police Department. * Tyler Thorndike, 20, Kingfield, failure to appear, March 8, no bail listed, Maine State Police. * Zebbie Thomas, […]
Posted inObituaries
Yvette L. Cloutier
1920 – 2013 LEWISTON — Yvette L. Cloutier, 92, a longtime resident of Depot Street, Livermore Falls, died Saturday, March 9, at Russell Park Manor in Lewiston. She was born April 3, 1920, in Berlin, N.H., the daughter of Pierre and Yvonne (Rousseau) Desjardins. She attended school in Berlin and St. Rose of Lima School […]