1945 – 2012 AUBURN — Jerome C. “Jerry” Kidder, 67, of Main Street, Dixfield, died Tuesday, Nov. 20, at the Hospice House in Auburn. He was born July 20, 1945, in Lewiston, the son of John and Georgina (Shields) Kidder and graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford. He served in the United States Marines […]
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Hope With Every Step fundraising event was a huge success
JAY — The third annual Hope With Every Step Family Fun Day was a huge success, raising more than $38,000 for the A-T Children’s Project. Despite the threat of rain hundreds turned out to support the event held in honor of Josh and Brooke Brochu and Emmy Rowles, three local children afflicted with Ataxia Telangiectasia. […]
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Turkey beano at Legion WILTON — Turkey beano will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 20, at the Legion Hall on Main Street. For information contact 645-2297. USDA Working Group meeting WILTON — There will be a meeting of the Franklin County USDA Local Working Group on Wednesday, Dec. 5, from […]
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Santa Claus is coming to town
JAY – Santa Claus will come to the Town Office from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13. Free pictures will be offered.
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Tri-Town Seniors to meet Nov. 19
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Tri-Town Seniors met at Murray Hall on Nov. 12 for a Thanksgiving meal with 30 members and one guest present. Following the meal a short meeting was held with Fernande Doiron presiding. George Doiron sang “God Bless the USA” to honor the men and women who are serving and those who […]
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Janice M. Plante
FARMINGTON — Janice M. Plante, 65, of Jay, died early evening on Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Franklin Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 6, 1947, in Jay, a daughter of Arthur J. and Laura E. (Marchetti) Moreau. Janice attended Jay and Livermore Falls schools, graduating from Jay High School. Janice was married to Roger […]
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Fuel fund organization to hold fundraiser
LIVERMORE FALLS — The “Good Neighbor” Tri-Town Fuel Fund will conduct a fundraiser this month to help residents of Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls. Tickets will be sold for $10 each for a December Calendar filled with gift certificates and cash from local merchants and donors. Each daily drawing has a minimum value of no […]
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Women’s College Basketball: New level of leadership
BIDDEFORD — Liz LeBlanc is the kind of basketball player that talks softly and carries a big shot. As a standout at Jay High School, where she led the Tigers to a state championship, LeBlanc was always a hard-working player that could drill the outside jumper if you gave her a smidgen of space. She’s […]
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Correction: Telephone number
JAY — A story on Page B1 of the Franklin edition Wednesday should have said Kelli Given, who is helping organize a benefit supper for Don Simoneau, may be contacted at 931-6392. The incorrect phone number was submitted to the Sun Journal.
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Benefit scheduled to help offset medical expenses
JAY – People are rallying around Donald Simoneau of Fayette, holding a supper Dec. 1 to raise money for his mounting medical bills. Since February, Simoneau has had multiple surgeries and hospitalizations in Maine Medical Center in Portland and Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Following the last major surgery in August, Simoneau said he […]