The Budget Advisory Committee had eliminated the $31,011 in flex benefits before commissioners restored it in a 4-1 vote Monday.
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.
Carrabassett Valley man charged in girlfriend’s shooting death pleads not guilty
Police say Austin J. Doucette shot Makayla DeSantis twice in the chest in March. Doucette told police it was accidental.
Franklin County leaders criticize Sugarloaf for not repaying $152,224 grant
‘We didn’t sugarcoat it, we told them that this is taxpayers’ money and we need it,’ Chairman Bob Carlton said.
Strong resident hired as interim Franklin County administrator
With the departure of Amy Bernard, Susan Pratt will step in to help with the transition as the county seeks a new administrator.
Fire at Chaos Coffee Cafe in Wilton ruled accidental
The fire on Sunday is believed to have started on the first floor in the rear of the building, sending one person to the hospital, authorities said.
Wilton state representative pleads guilty to violating Clean Election law
Hall was sentenced to 48 hours in jail to be served through an alternative sentencing program and 100 hours of community service.
Turner man uses belt to help save life of motorcyclist whose arm was severed in accident
John Nelson said he used his U.S. Marine Corps training after he saw a motorcyclist go airborne on Route 4 in Turner on Sunday.
Lewiston man, woman accused of luring man to apartment, beating and burning him
Zachery Paradis, 44, and Jennifer Dionne, 42, both of Lewiston, face charges that include kidnapping and aggravated assault.
Concerns raised about communication dead spots, safety for emergency responders in Franklin County
The director of the county’s Emergency Management Agency has asked county commissioners to fund a study to help improve the system.
4 Republican candidates will face off in June 9 primary for Franklin County commissioner
Each of the terms for District 4 and District 5 will be 4 years.