Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Nov. 2-8 2024.
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Jay voters reject amending property setback requirements for adult use marijuana establishments
Retail stores are not covered by the ordinance.
Gilbert wins Franklin County commissioner District 5 by an uncertified vote of 2,095-1,316
Gary McGrane, a Democrat, of Jay loses bid to represent Chesterville and Jay with 1,316 votes.
Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls collecting hats and mittens for schoolchildren at town offices
After a successful sock drive last year in Livermore Falls, town representatives agreed to do a hat and mitten drive this year.
Former Jay man denied another review of his 2019 murder conviction
James E. “Ted” Sweeney, 64, was convicted of murder of his girlfriend in 2019 and was sentenced to 38 years in prison.
Jay residents to consider amending marijuana ordinance
The amendment would change the 200-foot setback requirement from property lines and the minimum 5-acre parcel to cultivate or manufacture marijuana.
Skeleton discovery shines light on a Maine psychic, and a father’s continuing search
Richard Moreau has worked with psychic Laurencia Bourget to help find his daughter, who’s been missing for 38 years. Their search led to a surprising discovery this month.
New York man’s bail set at $25,000 cash in Jay shooting
Christian Meyers, 21, of Manhattan is charged with elevated aggravated assault, receiving stolen property, reckless conduct with a firearm and sexual abuse of a minor.
Jay reopens 2 roads heavily damaged by flooding last year
Sections of Macomber Hill Road and Begin Road were closed to through traffic for 16 months.
Augusta man indicted on charges he punched, slapped, threatened woman
Kennebec County grand jury releases October indictments.