JAY — A Livermore Falls teenager died Monday of injuries from a car crash on Hyde Road on Sunday, police Chief Larry White Sr. said. Megan Baril, 17, died at about 11 a.m. Monday at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, White said Monday afternoon after talking to the medical examiner. The driver, Alyssa Lamontagne, […]
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Jay selectmen consider school officer request
JAY – Selectmen took no action Monday on a request to put a question on the annual town meeting warrant to put a police officer in RSU 73 schools in Jay. They wanted to look over the information provided by police Chief Larry White Sr. before making a decision. They will bring the matter up […]
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Haines — Marchetti
Jason Marchetti and Crystal Haines JAY — Jason Marchetti and Crystal Haines of Jay are announcing their engagement. Miss Haines is the daughter of Faye Townsend of Phillips and the late Lewis Townsend Jr. She is currently employed at Franklin Memorial Hospital. Mr. Marchetti is the son of Gail and Vincent Marchetti. He is currently […]
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HUD survey seeks count of homeless
LEWISTON — If you or someone you know is homeless, Tri-County Mental Health Services needs your help. Government funds are sent to states and agencies based on the number of homeless that live in each community. Help get the resources you need simply by standing up being counted. There are two ways to be counted: 1. […]
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Jay man faces theft charges
JAY — A local man was arrested Thursday after he was spotted on security video taking items from a shelf at Hannaford supermarket and turning them in for a refund, police Chief Larry White Sr. said Friday. Sgt. Troy Young arrested Michael Gatcomb, 29, of Jay, on two counts of felony theft by unauthorized taking […]
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Knights honor men, family JAY — The Knights of Columbus, Council 320 of Jay met Jan. 8 with George Doiron, Grand Knight, presiding. Meeting opened with a prayer and a salute to the flag. The group named Neil Bourgoin and Timothy Welsh as men of the year for 2013 in recognition of their dedication and […]
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Police officer in schools, sewer rates up for discussion
JAY – Selectmen on Monday will discuss hiring one police officer for security at the three schools in town. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Town Office. Police Chief Larry White Sr. said he is going to discuss the matter of hiring a school resource officer and request permission from selectmen […]
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Sewer trustees vote to use $60,000 from reserve for repairs
LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen, in their capacity as sewer trustees, voted Monday to use $60,000 from the Wastewater Treatment Plant reserve account toward a repair expected to cost $160,000 to $200,000. Jay selectmen will also have to vote on using the money, because the town shares the cost of it. Both towns would need to […]
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Jay woman indicted in N.H. motorcycle fatal
LANCASTER, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire grand jury has indicted a driver from Maine on charges of negligent homicide in a collision that caused a motorcyclist’s death. Thomas Zappulla of Torrington, Conn., died in the accident last June in northern New Hampshire. Police said the 60-year-old Zappulla and some friends were riding on Route […]
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RSU 73 lists spring adult ed classes
JAY/LIVERMORE FALLS — Staff at RSU Spruce Mountain Adult Education are busy planning the course offerings for spring 2013. Most classes will begin later in the semester. However, to enroll in the following classes students will need to contact the adult education office at 897-6384 between Jan. 7 and 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 […]