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Man seriously injured in crash in Jay

JAY — A man was seriously injured Sunday night when his pickup left East Jay Road and hit a tree, police Sgt. Russell Adams said Monday. The man was taken by NorthStar EMS ambulance to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. He is believed to be from West Virginia and recently moved to Jay, Adams […]

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Five rifles stolen from Jay home

JAY — Police are investigating the theft of five rifles on Monday from an East Jay Road residence. There was no sign of forced entry, detective Michael Mejia said. The burglary happened within hours of the homeowner leaving the home and before he returned, he said. The theft was reported at 3:25 p.m. Mejia assisted officer […]

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Jay tax rate expected to increase

JAY — Selectmen are scheduled to set the tax rate for 2013-14 at their Monday night meeting. The rate will have to go up, but not dramatically, Town Manager Ruth Cushman said. Last year’s rate was $13.75 per $1,000 of value. The new rate will increase by less than 50 cents, she said. The reason […]