JAY — A woman from Hermon riding a three-wheel motorcycle received head and internal injuries in a crash at Bean’s Corner, the intersection of routes 133 and 156, Thursday morning. Deanna Moore, 47, of Hermon was riding a Can-Am Spyder, which has two wheels in front and one in back, north on Route 133 also […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently filed at Franklin County Detention Center: Elizabeth McArthur, 23, Temple, driving under the influence, Aug. 26, $3,000 unsecured, court appearance Oct. 25, Farmington Police Department. John Evans, 42, Bedford, Mass., theft by unauthorized taking/transfer, Aug. 27, $1,000 unsecured bail, court appearance Sept. 20, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. Brian […]
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Jay police charge man with forgery after cashing stolen checks
JAY — Police arrested a Livermore Falls man on three felony counts of forgery and three felony counts of theft by unauthorized taking after he cashed three stolen checks totaling more than $5,000. Michael B. Stanchfield, 42, was arrested Wednesday by Detective Richard Caton following an investigation of the three checks cashed at Otis Federal […]
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VFW chicken barbecue Aug. 31 JAY — Jay VFW Post 3335 will hold a chicken barbecue at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, at 64 Jewell St. $8, eat in or takeout. For information call 897-5112. Whitney Lodge open house CANTON — Whitney Lodge 167 of Canton will hold an open house from noon to 4 […]
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Jay board raises tax rate 30 cents
JAY — Selectmen set the 2012 tax rate Monday to $13.75 per $1,000 of property valuation, a 30-cent increase over last year’s rate of $13.45. The town’s budget was down this year and the county budget only rose slightly, Town Manager Ruth Cushman said. The increase reflects the amount Jay has to pay for the […]
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Jay Historical Society Open House set for Sept. 8
JAY — The Jay Historical Society Open House takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8. Originally scheduled for Aug. 8, the event was canceled due to inclement weather. The history of the “The Old Jay Tavern,” will be featured along with other beginnings of the town on Jay Hill in the […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON – The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: Shane T. Rackliffe, 24, Wilton, domestic violence, criminal restraint, Aug. 24, no bail listed, Wilton Police Department. Kevin G. Bliss, 57, Oquossoc, violation of condition of release, Aug. 24, $250 cash bail, court appearance Oct. 25, Rangeley Police Department. Bruce Hutchinson, 61, […]
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N. Bourgoin: Facts speak for themselves
In response to Marlene Engdahl’s letter (Aug. 19) that was in response to my letter of Aug. 14, I do very much respect the office of the presidency, as well as the U.S. Constitution. I just wish the president, Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid and other member of Obama’s administration would as well. How […]
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Rumford Riders meet today RUMFORD — The new Rumford Riders ATV Club will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, upstairs at Sam’s. Supper will be served before the meeting. Everyone is welcome. Horseshoe tournament FARMINGTON — The sixth annual Donn Barker Memorial Horseshoe Tournament will be held Saturday, Sept. 1, at the Farmington Elks […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Katie Rose, 18, Buckfield, violation of condition of release, domestic violence assault, Aug. 22, $100 cash bail, court appearance Sept. 6, Jay Police Department. * Chad W. Lockrow, 37, Boston, criminal mischief, Aug. 23, bail set at $5,000, Franklin County Sheriff’s […]