Western Maine mountains are in the home stretch of getting ready for the upcoming ski season, which could start any day, weather-depending, for Sunday River Ski Resort. The head of Maine’s ski association is optimistic for an above-average year.
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Jay woman dies Friday night in apartment fire
The Office of State Fire Marshal said the 67-year-old victim, who used a wheelchair, was smoking while using oxygen when the fire started.
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Spruce Mountain staff ‘overwhelmed’ by COVID-19 quarantines
Nearly 300 students quarantined because of 46 coronavirus cases in RSU 73.
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Jay man marks 100th birthday with his weekly bowling league
Hamblin “Ham” Allen, who got his driver’s license renewed Monday, attributes his longevity to good genes.
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Milk market sours for 4 organic dairies in Franklin County
The loss of market could have a profound effect on other dairy producers, agriculture as a whole and local communities.
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Jay man accused of threatening mother with a knife, bat and ax
Robert W. Tibbetts, 57, is also accused of threatening a sister, according to police.
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Two hydroelectric power generators in Jay show rise and fall in value
One facility is up $2.8 million, the other down about $7.57 million.
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Catholic ministry in Farmington, Jay are waiting to hear how to help sister parish in Haiti
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake rocked Haiti and killed thousands of people Aug. 14.
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Jay, Farmington churches to renew 10th-century custom
A custom that dates back to the 10th century is to be renewed Aug. 14-15 at weekend Masses in Jay and Farmington, in celebration of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Blessings of the Herbs and Flowers are to be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14 and 8:30 a.m. Sunday, […]
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Jay church expands thrift store hours
JAY — The St. Rose Thrift Store, located in the parish hall on Church Street, has reached out and touched the lives of thousands of area residents since opening in October 2020. “The thrift store provides a budget-friendly shopping location featuring clothes, household items, and limited furniture,” said Stephanie Crowe, the parish social ministry coordinator […]