The Brett M. Staples Brain Disorder Awareness Coalition held a July 23 event featuring Sen. Rick Bennett and advisory board members to promote education and policy change.
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Spruce Mountain Summer Rec talent show wraps up season with music and memories
Children at Spruce Mountain Summer Rec in Jay capped off the season Aug. 1 with a lively talent show featuring songs, dances, and heartwarming moments.
Local granite being installed at Jay-Niles Library after years of planning return of front steps
Jay-Niles Memorial Library restores its historic front stairs using local granite and a $50,000 grant from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation.
RSU 73 school board member resigns, citing health
Brian Riley of Livermore, whose resignation letter was read at a recent meeting, also criticized board members.
Wilton Blueberry Festival to begin Friday, ending Saturday with fireworks over Wilson Pond
There will be food, music, games and a parade that will step off at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Tensions in Wilton highlight challenges facing Maine ATVers
As ridership has grown, so have debates around trail maintenance, access and rider behavior.
Franklin County reallocates $60,000 to IT budget to cover expenses related to February cyberattack
The insurance deductible was $50,000 and uncovered expenses were $9,681.81, county Administrator Amy Bernard said.
Androscoggin Land Trust hopes to connect the Jay trail system
The goal is to connect trails at French Falls Park with more than 120 acres of recreation property behind the Spruce Mountain schools in Jay.
Sappi finishes Skowhegan mill’s $500 million paper machine overhaul
The company announced Tuesday it finished the conversion and expansion of Paper Machine No. 2 at its Somerset Mill, saying production will ramp to full volume in 2026.
Jay, Wilton lean toward merging police departments
The collaboration committee is exploring three options for police coverage between the two towns.