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Verso investor sells nearly 1.3 million shares; company says it could be sold

by Colin Ellis January 16, 2018January 16, 2018

The owner of the mill in Jay says a sale is one of several possibilities as the business works to improve its return on investment for shareholders.

Life & Culture, Maine, News

Former Maine man, 20, wins $450 million lottery jackpot in Florida

by Mark LaFlamme Sun Journal January 12, 2018January 13, 2018

Shane Missler, who went to high school in Jay, learned Thursday that he’d struck it rich in Mega Millions.

Business, Life & Culture, Maine, Nation & World, News

Jay native and her family offer service to help travelers with long-term stays abroad

by Kathryn Skelton Sun Journal December 25, 2017

Of taking a leap to go abroad for a while, Jessica Sueiro says it’s normal to have a difficult transition like her family did, but worth the immersion.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Jay woman pleads not guilty to theft from road association

by Donna M. Perry Sun Journal November 3, 2017November 3, 2017

Bobbie Dawes is accused of stealing more than $10,000 from the Mile Ten Owners Road Association in The Forks Plantation.

Maine, News

Man killed, grandson injured in ATV rollover in Jay

by Associated Press October 5, 2017

Thomas Fournier, 68, was found dead at the scene of Saturday’s crash.

Maine, News

Jay woman dies after losing control of motorcycle in Livermore Falls

by Colin Ellis September 25, 2017September 25, 2017

Breanne Hewins, 40, was apparently going too fast when she took a corner, lost control and crashed into a utility pole, police said.

Business, Maine, News

Frustrated investors signal possible sale of Verso paper mill in Jay

by Colin Ellis September 19, 2017September 20, 2017

The firm that owns 66 percent of the company’s shares is disappointed with its return and says selling the Androscoggin Mill would be one way to give value to stockholders.