Cory Hutchinson, 39, was found guilty in the case in May 2025.
Donna M. Perry
Staff Writer
Donna M. Perry is a general assignment reporter who has lived in Livermore Falls for 30 years and has worked for the Sun Journal for 20 years. Before that she was a correspondent for the Livermore Falls Advertiser for five years. She covers Franklin County courts, police and spot news. She also covers police and spot news in northern Androscoggin County and town governments of Jay and Livermore Falls. In her spare time, she spends time with her family, including three grandchildren, and relaxes by reading books.
IHOP is coming to Farmington in April
The restaurant, which will be located in the Irving Big Stop on Wilton Road, expects to hire about 30 employees.
Report on Franklin County jail shows positive progress, ongoing challenges
A new medical wing, more meeting space and work toward full staffing are highlights of the report.
Government dismisses gun, threatening case against Rangeley’s Lucas Sirois
Sirois, 45, was arrested in Farmington in October after he was accused of retrieving firearms and making threats against law enforcement while out on bail.
Mobile kitchen to save Franklin County thousands when grease traps replaced
The mobile kitchen idea will allow the county to keep the inmates at the Farmington jail and not board them out.
Family loses farmhouse, attached barn to fire in New Portland
A person at the home on Hancock Pond Road on Thursday night initially reported a chimney fire and quickly called 911 back to say the fire spread into the walls of the house.
Jay man dies in vehicle on busy Rumford bridge
The 55-year-old man appeared distraught and was seen with a handgun before he died by suicide on Chisholm Park Bridge, police say.
Small fire forces evacuation of Farmington classroom
A piece of clothing going through a print screening dryer catches fire at Foster Career and Technical Education Center.
Lewiston leaders respond to reports ICE operation is cooling off
Most councilors reached Thursday were relieved to see the uptick in federal activity may be coming to an end.
Fire destroys fifth-wheel camper in Farmington; firefighters save adjacent vehicle dealership building
A man sleeping in the camper early Thursday was able to escape without injury, officials said.