Patrick Dapolito, who is serving a 55-year prison sentence for killing his wife, is thought to be Robert Dapolito’s brother. Police say Robert killed his partner, then himself 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.
New Sharon man killed his partner, then himself, police say
Police found the bodies of Jessica Dapolito, 42, and Robert Dapolito, 55, on Monday at their house on Hovey Road.
Wilton driver charged with OUI after hitting car on Temple Road
Jason Bard, 51, was driving a truck without its headlights on, police said.
Chesterville fire that heavily damaged house started in kitchen
A pan of water on the stove burned dry and nearby materials caught fire, Fire Chief David Archer said.
Dr. Nirav Shah keynotes MLK Day observance in Farmington
Farmington Area Ecumenical Ministries hosts service via Zoom
Fire heavily damages house in Chesterville
More than 25 firefighters from six towns responded to fight the blaze.
Maine man injured when his vehicle rolls over on Route 133 in Jay
The vehicle Zane Armandi, 32, was driving went out of control and rolled over, Police Chief Richard Caton IV said.
Woman accused of OUI, assaulting officer after accident in Jay
The vehicle driven by Crystal McNeil ended up in a ditch.
Franklin County jail to relocate inmates after 4 staff members test positive for coronavirus
The jail will only take in people considered violent offenders and represent a public safety risk, Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said.
Disturbance at Strong Elementary School leads to lockdown, arrest
Christian Richards, 27, of Strong was arrested on two charges of terrorizing.