A proposal formed in the wake of last winter’s back-to-back storms to help communities prepare for bad weather and climate change was presented at a legislative hearing on Thursday.
Jay
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Petition asks state to rescind decision to close Jay maintenance facility, reassign workers
State transportation workers believe the move is in retaliation to complaints they made about a hostile and unsafe work environment.
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Jay man found guilty of child sexual assaults at Augusta home
Kenneth D. Marin was found guilty Thursday of sexually abusing a girl when she was 6-12 years old.
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Jay residents share ideas for town development in the next 10 to 20 years
The Jay Comprehensive Planning Committee is in the process of updating the town’s Comprehensive Plan, which was last updated in 2011.
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Franklin County courthouse making room for DA’s office in Farmington
The renovations are estimated to cost $50,000, which will come from the county’s American Rescue Plan Act allotment.
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Jay hires Pike Industries to pave roads, streets; extends tax, sewer payment deadline
Selectpersons also agreed to give property owners an additional 30 days after March 6 to pay back taxes or sewer fees.
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Franklin County hires programming and reentry coordinator from Wilton for a jail grant project
Two corrections officers were also hired to be paid out of a $1 million, to be dispersed over three years to address substance use and opioid use recovery, and recidivism.
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Trial starts for man accused of assaulting girl at Augusta home
Kenneth D. Marin, 61, is accused of sexually assaulting a girl when she was between 6 and 11 years old.
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UMaine Extension sets apple tree workshop for March 15
The workshop is designed for homeowners and small hobby orchards looking to bring back neglected trees but is open to all.
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Farmington exhibition seeks art entries
‘Free Art: of the Unconventional Eccentric’ will be on view April 1-30.