Mothers from Auburn, Farmington, Jay, Mount Vernon and New Vineyard are tackling challenges head-on in an uncertain time.
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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Manchester company agrees to pay fine in Farmington propane explosion
Techno Metal Post Maine was cited for violations of Dig Safe law and rules.
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Tri-Town July 3 Parade canceled in Jay, Livermore Falls
COVID-19 restrictions and no fundraising cited.
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Sen. Susan Collins tours Jay mill, thanks employees and gets update on explosion investigation
The mill has hired a forensic team to help determine what happened to cause a rupture in a pressure vessel on April 15.
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Jay selectman says mill employees have town support
Select Board chairman said the Androscoggin Mill and its employees have the support of the town as they face the challenges ahead.
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Chickens perish when garage burns in New Vineyard
The owner was using heat lamps for the chickens.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Outdoors
Maine Ski Hall of Fame inductee, new general manager has vision for Saddleback
Andy Shepard is the new general manager of the ski area in northern Franklin County.
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Loggers, truckers uncertain about future after Jay mill explosion
The loss of the pulp operation directly impacts between 254 to 382 logging/trucking jobs, the head of the Professional Logging Contractors of Maine said.
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Jay paper mill restarts two paper machines a week after explosion
It is using pulp from other Pixelle Specialty Solutions mills and supplemental pulp to make paper goods.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
UMF to hold a commencement celebration for the Class of 2020 in August
Students enrolled in the University of Maine System began studying remotely March 25 due to concerns of COVID-19 exposure.