jay maine

Published
March 9, 2023

End of an era: Jay’s last paper mill shutters for good

A town that relied on paper mills faces a future without them for the first time in more than 130 years.
Published
March 2, 2023

Congressional representatives discuss aid for towns affected by Jay mill closure

The former Livermore Falls High School is owned by a nonprofit and does not meet codes.
Published
February 22, 2023

Jay paper mill closing earlier than expected

Employees at Pixelle Androscoggin Mill were told Wednesday morning that doors would be closing as early as March 6 rather than later in the spring as previously announced.
Published
January 31, 2023

Police arrest 17-year-old after the shooting of his brother in North Jay

The boy was charged with Class B aggravated assault and taken to Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland.
Published
December 27, 2022

Chaga farming in Maine is on the fringe of being a multi-billion dollar industry

Livermore Falls couple develop unique mushroom enterprise with international connection.
Published
November 18, 2022

Students treated at hospital after swallowing magnets at Jay elementary school

The letter, which was followed by robocalls to parents and notices posted on social media and the district's web page, does not specify how many children were believed to have swallowed the magnets.
Published
November 17, 2022

Date of Jay mill closing has been moved to April 30

A job fair for Pixelle workers who will lose their jobs and the general public will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Dec. 5 at Spruce Mountain Adult Education in Livermore Falls.
Published
November 10, 2022

Two contested books will stay in Spruce Mountain High School library

Regional School Unit 73 directors voted to keep 'Gender Queer' and 'White Fragility' on the shelves.
Published
September 22, 2022

Jay once again trying to develop a plan to brace for closing of Androscoggin Mill

Jay has been through many legal challenges with past mill owners, International Paper and Verso Corp. It is now owned by Pixelle Specialty Solutions of Pennsylvania.
Published
September 20, 2022

Jay paper mill to close in early 2023

Gov. Janet Mills issued a statement saying the state offered its support to try to keep the mill open, but company leaders said there was nothing they could do.