We offer information, advice and links to even more as area officials brace for an estimated 20,000 visitors to the Rangeley area, with more sun-watchers expected in other western Maine locales Monday for the total eclipse.
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Jay credit union accepting scholarship applications
JAY — OTIS Federal Credit Union will award five $1,000 scholarships to 2024 graduates who are members of OTIS FCU and who have been accepted to a post-secondary school. The deadline for application submission is Friday, May 3. Visit otisfcu.coop to learn more and download the application. Check out upcoming area events!
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Jay-Niles Memorial Library aims to increase reading for younger children
The library has teamed up with the 1000 Books Foundation to offer a free program that encourages parents to read more to their children.
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Rangeley hires Jay police chief as interim part-time chief
Richard Caton IV of Wilton will remain as chief in Jay and will work 16 to 20 hours a week in administrative capacity in Rangeley.
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Jay to receive $67,000 from feds, state for May 1, 2023, rainstorm damage
The Select Board changed its April 22 meeting to 6 p.m. April 24 at the Town Office.
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Jay to host Great American Eclipse Party
JAY — The Great American Eclipse Party is set for 2:30-4:30 p.m. Monday, April 8, at French Falls Park on French Falls Lane. The Guided Eclipse Hike will begin at 2:30 p.m. Participants can walk the French Falls Trails as the Moon begins to shadow the Sun. The eclipse will reach peak at 3:31 p.m., […]
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Portland eighth grader wins state spelling bee for second year
Evan Trieu of St. Brigid School emerges among 14 finalists on Saturday at Bowdoin College. He won the state bee last year as well.
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Firefighters from 4 towns extinguish permitted burn in Jay
Byron Ramsdell of Jay had a permit to burn but flames spread quickly charring about three-quarters of an acre.
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Jay-area high school wins Class B One Acts competition; see it March 20
A performance of will be held Wednesday evening, March 20, at the high school to raise funds for the state competition.
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Jay honors town’s Spirit of America recipient
The Jay Select Board recently recognized Janice Sweeney for her exemplary citizenship and outstanding achievement and honor brought upon the community, with the 2024 Town of Jay Spirit of America Foundation Tribute. As a lifelong member of the community for more than 70 years, Sweeney began her work as a volunteer while attending Jay High […]