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Local & State, News

Jay man marks 100th birthday with his weekly bowling league

by Donna M. Perry September 23, 2021September 24, 2021

Hamblin “Ham” Allen, who got his driver’s license renewed Monday, attributes his longevity to good genes.

Business

Milk market sours for 4 organic dairies in Franklin County

by Pam Harnden August 31, 2021September 1, 2021

The loss of market could have a profound effect on other dairy producers, agriculture as a whole and local communities.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Jay man accused of threatening mother with a knife, bat and ax

by Donna M. Perry August 30, 2021

Robert W. Tibbetts, 57, is also accused of threatening a sister, according to police.

Local & State, News

Two hydroelectric power generators in Jay show rise and fall in value

by Donna M. Perry August 26, 2021August 26, 2021

One facility is up $2.8 million, the other down about $7.57 million.

Nation & World, News

Catholic ministry in Farmington, Jay are waiting to hear how to help sister parish in Haiti

by Donna M. Perry August 25, 2021August 25, 2021

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake rocked Haiti and killed thousands of people Aug. 14.

Community

Jay, Farmington churches to renew 10th-century custom

August 7, 2021July 29, 2021

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, […]

Community

Jay church expands thrift store hours

June 17, 2021June 16, 2021

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 […]