The administration did not fine Pixelle Specialty Solutions because no OSHA standard applied, but a hazard alert letter was filed.
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.
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Jay paper mill owners file lawsuit against Florida company connected to 2020 explosion
Pixelle Specialty Solutions and related companies claim that on April 15, 2020 a digester ruptured at the Androscoggin Mill as a result of failed welds, holding Trico Mechanical Contractors, Inc. responsible.
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Massachusetts man indicted in Franklin County shooting
Jesse W. Duval of Westminster, Massachusetts, is charged with elevated aggravated assault and reckless conduct with a firearm.
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Man accused in Jay shooting, drug case sentenced to five years
Arthur M. Cohen, formerly of Connecticut, pleaded guilty to aggravated trafficking in heroin/fentanyl, reckless conduct with a firearm and other charges.
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Jay woman to receive written warning for burning without a permit
Backyard leaf-burning spreads to about 2 acres of woods.
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12-year-old boy injured when truck takes out utility pole in Avon
Jesse J. Longley, 45, of Phillips was arrested on charges of OUI and endangering the welfare of a child.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Livermore Falls man accused of assault with ax and vehicle
Police chief says the dispute was over a woman.
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Franklin County gets presentation on marijuana options, aerial imagery
The county would have to decide if they wanted to opt-in to the state adult use marijuana program.
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Liquid Sunshine to close after nearly 30 years in Farmington
The store has been temporarily closed since mid March 2020.
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New Sharon man injured in hit-and-run on Industry Road
The driver was inspecting damage to his vehicle from hitting a deer.