JAY — Town officials have applied to have the town be recognized by the state as a Certified Business-Friendly Community. It is part of an effort to focus more on community development. Town Manager Ruth Cushman said when she met with Gov. Paul LePage previously, he suggested the first place to start in regard to […]
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Snow machine, grooming equipment under budget for Jay
JAY — The new snowmobile and tow-behind groomer to be used for trails on the town’s recreation land behind the high school came in well under the $18,000 selectmen approved for the project in December. The groomer and related equipment came to $5,947.84 and the 2013 Ski-Doo Scandic WT Ace cost $9,000, town Finance Director […]
No charge for paint job on fire truck in Jay
JAY — The town will not have to pay anything toward painting fire Engine 3, Larry White, public safety director, said. Selectmen voted in December 2012 to pay about $2,100, or 24 percent, of the cost to paint the E-One engine that is six years old and still under warranty. The remainder was to be […]
Tri Town Seniors plan Pizza Valentine Party
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Tri Town Seniors met on Jan. 28 at Murray Hall with 20 members and one guest, Marlene Newhall, present. Fernande Doiron opened the meeting with the weekly ceremonies. George Doiron sang “Strangers in the Night” for the group. The group also sang “Happy Birthday” to Fern. The secretary’s report was read […]
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Soil & Water board meeting FARMINGTON — The monthly board meeting of the Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the USDA Service Center on Park Street. The meeting is open to the public. A copy of the agenda can be picked up […]
Police seek help finding Jay man
JAY — Police are looking for a local man who fled on foot after they stopped a vehicle he was riding in Friday afternoon near Bean’s Corner. Michael Gatcomb, 29, was a passenger in a truck on Route 133 when Wilton police Sgt. Chad Abbott recognized him and stopped the truck with assistance from Sgt. […]
Prices to increase for some Time Warner customers
JAY — Time Warner Cable is increasing prices across its service area, including Maine, Andrew Russell, communications manager for the Northeast, said. Effective March 1, basic and standard video service will increase by $2.50 per month and customers with digital-only service will increase $5 per month, which includes basic and standard service, the letter states. […]
Carrol ‘Russ’ Russell Kilkenny
FARMINGTON — Carrol “Russ” Russell Kilkenny, 71, a resident of Jay, died Monday, Jan. 28, in Farmington. Carrol “Russ” Russell Kilkenny the son of the late John Russell Kilkenny and Charlene Sprague Kilkenny Bachelder was born May 22, 1941, on Freeman Ridge. He attended Wilton schools, received his GED through the Army and received an […]
Sewer rate to rise slightly in Jay
JAY — The sewer rate for those using over the base amount will rise slightly as of July 1. Selectmen voted Monday to increase the sewer rate by a half-cent to 6.5 cents per cubic foot for water use over the minimum 3,200 cubic feet. They left the base amount of $250 for 3,200 cubic […]
Francis E. Plante
1934 – 2013 CANTON — Frances E. Plante, 78, a longtime resident of Main Street, Jay, died Saturday, Jan. 26, at Victorian Villa Nursing Home. She was born Sept. 9, 1934, in Columbus, Ga., the daughter of Homer and Bessie (Pierce) Patton. She attended school in Columbus. On March 31, 195… CANTON — Frances E. […]