Johnathan Tibbetts, 42, was charged with theft, aggravated criminal mischief and eluding police.
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Wilton-Jay police committee mulls pros, cons of forming one department
The committee had a presentation on Monday by Paul Ferland, police chief of both Monmouth and Winthrop departments, who explained what he has done to try and create one department, which is still under discussion.
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Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Jay police investigate theft of side-by-side, chicken coop
The 2020 Polaris Ranger was stolen from a backyard Monday night with an attached chicken coop that ended up in a ditch.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Overcrowded Franklin County Animal Shelter won’t take surrendered dogs
‘We are actually in the process of expanding our facility to accommodate the amount of animals we are presented with,’ a shelter representative said.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Replica Vietnam wall drew more than 8,700 to Farmington, organizer says
‘This is definitely what community is all about,’ said Jennifer Bowser, an organizer with the committee that brought The Wall That Heals to Farmington.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Tri-Town parade colored with red, white and blue for Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls
Elizabeth Cooper of Augusta dressed as the Statue of Liberty and Rachel Wyman of Livermore dressed as Uncle Sam carrying the parade banner.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Jay-area district’s vote to align with Trump order could roll back protections for transgender students
State repercussions are unclear at this time, but if approved through the board’s policy process, it opens the district up to potential litigation.
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As Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica goes up in Farmington, residents recall lost family members
Volunteers set up The Wall That Heals on Wednesday, one phase at a time, at Narrow Gauge Cinema Complex in Farmington.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine
Jay-based school board says district will recognize only 2 sexes
The Regional School Unit 73 board voted on the controversial Title IX policy affecting transgender students’ access to sports and private spaces.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay finalizes new contracts with employees
Town department heads will get a 5% wage increase as of July 1, town manager gets a salary increase and a three-year contract, and permanent part-time employees get a 5% wage increase.