JAY — A local man was charged Thursday with taking an envelope containing hundreds of dollars in cash that someone accidentally left at the Town Office. Rene Brochu Jr., 57, formerly of Lewiston, faces a misdemeanor charge of theft, Chief Larry White Sr. said. A resident left the Otis Federal Credit Union envelope, which had […]
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Second person charged in Jay stolen gun case
JAY — A second person has been charged in a case involving the theft of 21 guns and other items from a Walker Hill Road home Jan. 27, 2012. Heather Gatcomb, 34, was issued a court summons Friday charging her with receiving stolen firearms, Jay police Chief Larry White Sr. said. She is expected […]
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Free Saturday at Spruce Mountain in Jay
JAY — Spruce Mountain Ski Slope will be open for free skiing and other activities from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m Saturday, Feb. 16. Franklin Savings Bank and Western Mountain Financial Services have teamed up with the Healthy Community Coalition to sponsor a full day of outdoor activities. Maine Winter Sports will make 70 pairs of cross-country skis and […]
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Bill would make earlier sale of liquor legal
AUGUSTA — Legislation proposed by Rep. Paul Gilbert, D-Jay, would make it easier for “Joe Six Pack” to pick up that rack of cold ones on his way home. That’s the idea behind a bill allowing those who sell alcohol to start an hour earlier than they currently can. It means on most days those […]
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Donald K. Schrock
1959 – 2013 Donald K. Schrock 1959 – 2013 LEWISTON — Donald K. Schrock, Jr., 53, formerly of Jay, passed away at Central Maine Medical Center following complications from life-long hypogammaglobulinemia. Don was born on July 27, 1959, in N. Tonawanda, N.Y., son of Don and Jan Schrock of Winthrop. He moved to Jay in […]
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Next meeting of Tri Town Seniors is Feb. 25
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Tri Town Seniors met at Murray Hall on Feb. 11 with 23 members present. A pizza party was held to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Gloria Bickford was welcomed back after a short illness and was also wished a happy birthday since she was unable to attend last week. John Beaudoin is still […]
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Upcoming classes at Spruce Mountain Adult and Community Education
JAY — New classes at Spruce Mountain Adult and Community Education will start on Tuesday, Feb. 26. Don’t miss out on a chance to get yourself in shape, learn a new language, learn how to maintain your own computer or start your own garden. Telephone 897-6384 to register for any of the following classes. On […]
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Stephen Arthur Moreau
1954 – 2013 LEWISTON — Stephen Arthur Moreau, 58, of Lewiston, formerly of Jay, passed away peacefully with dignity on Feb. 6 at Hospice House. Disabled in automobile accidents, he eventually endured a very private esophageal cancer. Stephen was born Dec. 30, 1954, in Farmington, a son of Arthur and Laura (Marchetti) Moreau of Jay. […]
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Husson University lists dean’s students
BANGOR — The following students have been named to the dean’s list at Husson University for the fall semester 2012. Auburn: Christie L. Bernier, David Brown, Renee A. Dufresne-Dixon, Diana A. Kruszewski, Stephen J. McDonough and Cassandra Webster. Bethel: Lyndsay T. Merrill, Andrew Whitney and Daniel Whitney. Bridgton: Ashley R. Albert, Theresa L. Butler, Allison […]
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University of Maine names dean’s list students
ORONO — The following area students were named to the University of Maine deans list for the fall 2012 semester. Androscoggin County Auburn: Felicia Binette, Shawn Brackett, Taylor Brackett, Adam Chamberland, Joshua Delong, Amanda Dubois, Marie Dufresne-Dixon, Caroline Dunn, Ashten Hackett, Alendra Harris, Mikael Heikkinen, Devan Houlihan, Douglas Kester, Alyssa Levesque, Jaclyn Masters, Eileen McKinney, […]