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Jay to receive $67,000 from feds, state for May 1, 2023, rainstorm damage

by Donna M. Perry March 26, 2024March 26, 2024

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

March 26, 2024March 19, 2024

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

by Eric Russell March 23, 2024March 24, 2024

Evan Trieu of St. Brigid School emerges among 14 finalists on Saturday at Bowdoin College. He won the state bee last year as well.

Local & State, News

Firefighters from 4 towns extinguish permitted burn in Jay

by Donna M. Perry March 20, 2024March 23, 2024

Byron Ramsdell of Jay had a permit to burn but flames spread quickly charring about three-quarters of an acre.

Community

Jay-area high school wins Class B One Acts competition; see it March 20

by Pam Harnden March 19, 2024March 19, 2024

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

March 19, 2024March 15, 2024

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 […]

Local & State

Fire that heavily damaged Jewell Street house in Jay is ruled accidental

by Donna M. Perry March 18, 2024March 18, 2024

It is believed that a dog and a cat that liked to chase each other through the house may have unintentionally turned the stove top on, Fire Rescue Chief Mike Booker said.