JAY — Selectmen opted Monday to keep next year’s annual town meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, as approved by voters at the polls this past June. Town Manager Ruth Cushman said RSU 73 will begin the school budget process earlier and expects to have budget books available by Jan. 31. A budget presentation to […]
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Cemetery stones in Jay to be cleaned
JAY — Selectmen voted Monday to use up to $2,500 from the Cemetery Reserve Account to clean gravestones at two town-owned cemeteries. Town Manager Ruth Cushman said some of the stones are in bad shape and cannot be read. The estimate to do all the stones that need it in the Birchland Cemetery, off Route […]
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Cloutier — Jones
Karlton and Emily Jones JAY — The wedding of Emily Claire Cloutier and Karlton Al-Ray Jones was held at 1 p.m. on Aug. 18 at St. Rose of Lima Church in Jay. The Rev. Thomas Lequin officiated at the ceremony. Mrs. Jones is the daughter of Reynald and Denise Cloutier of Jay. Mr. Jones is […]
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Hope Association to host Disability Rights Center speaker
RUMFORD — Anyone with an intellectual disability or a caregiver of a loved one is invited to gather together to discuss service options, issues, barriers and milestones reached by so many capable individuals and their families. The state continues to cut services for many while maintaining a waiting list for young adults who are unable […]
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A. LeBlanc: A benefit to the people
Paul Gilbert has been as good a state representative as I have ever had. When I talk with him, he listens. He follows through and gets back to me to let me know what is going on. I had a thought about handicapped parking, as I have a life-long issue. As the law was written, […]
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Daughters plan anointing of the sick, other events
JAY — The Daughters of Isabella Circle 677 from St. Rose of Lima Church held the monthly business meeting on Oct. 10, followed by Chancellor Laurieann Castonguay leading the group in the recitation of the rosary. Regent Denise Rodzen called the meeting to order at 6:30. The opening prayer was read by Castonguay, followed by […]
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Tri-Town Seniors will hold Halloween party
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Tri-Town Area Seniors met at Murray Hall on Oct. 15 with 22 members present. President Fernande Doiron opened the meeting with a prayer, salute to the flag and a moment of silence for all departed members and for the men and women serving in our armed forces all over the world. […]
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Pumpkin decorating JAY — On Sunday, Oct. 21, the VFW 3335 Ladies Auxiliary will host a “decorate your pumpkin night” from 6 to 8 p.m. for children ages 4 to 12. All pumpkins and decorating material will be supplied. There is no charge. For more information call VFW 897-5112, Lynn Dunton 897-2640 or Barbara Cook […]
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Jay to hold special time to register new voters
JAY — The registrar of voters will be available from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, to register new voters at the Town Office, Town Clerk Ronda Palmer said. To register to vote, people must have proof of identification, either a driver’s license or Social Security card or other identification, and proof of residency, […]
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Livermore Falls treatment plant repair expected to cost $200,000
LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen, in their capacity as sewer trustees, learned Monday that an in-line channel grinder needs to be replaced at the wastewater treatment plant. It is estimated to cost $200,000 or more for a bar screen and a building to cover it. The device would remove any rags and large solids to ¼ […]