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New to Jay, Maine?

Everything you need to settle in — local businesses, essential services, and things to know.

Franklin County
County
5,000
Population
Maine
State

A Franklin County town on the Androscoggin River, home to the Verso paper mill.

🌲 Did you know? Jay was the site of a landmark 1987 paper mill strike that changed Maine labor history.

🌲 Maine tip: If someone offers you fiddleheads in spring, eat them. Trust us.

Essential services in Jay

🛒 Grocery & Food Essential
Hannaford ★ 4.3
(207) 897-4376
Northern Reach Maple · Fort Kent
207-690-4400
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🏥 Doctors & Dentists Essential
🔧 Plumbers Essential
TAP Heating Cooling & Plumbing ★ 4.9
(207) 320-2298
A Maurais & Son Inc ★ 4.7
(207) 320-2134
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Electricians Essential
🌡️ Heating & Cooling Essential
🔥 Firewood & Pellets Essential
🚗 Auto Repair
Kenney's Auto ★ 5.0
(207) 418-9222
Grondin's Autobody ★ 4.9
(207) 897-5926
French Falls Tune'n Tire ★ 4.8
(207) 500-2118
Merrill's Garage ★ 4.7
(207) 645-6028
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🍽️ Restaurants
La Fleurs Restaurant ★ 4.4
(207) 897-2117
Backwoods Eatery & Tavern ★ 4.3
(207) 500-2522
Franchetti's Home Town Variety ★ 4.1
(207) 897-2200
New Wah Garden ★ 4.0
(207) 897-5900
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🎂 Bakeries & Cake Shops

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