Jay is working with representatives of Livermore and Livermore Falls with the hope of being part of an economic revitalization effort.
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.
Franklin County opts to buy new bridge for $1 million to go over Orbeton Stream in Madrid Township
The meeting dates for Commission meetings have also changed for the remainder of October, beginning of November.
Jay sets annual town meeting for April 29
The Recreation Committee will hold a children’s Halloween Boo Bash from 10 a.m. to noon on Oct. 26 at the French Falls Recreation Area on French Falls Lane.
Wilton Planning Board sets hearing on Dunkin’ coffee shop application
Ardent Adventures of Acton, Massachusetts, has a purchase and sale agreement with owner Melissa Ellis of Wilton.
Jay board approves shoreland zoning permit for new manufacturing mill
John Godfrey of Marblehead, Massachusetts, hopes to begin construction in early in 2025.
Franklin County tables action on policy to prohibit pets in the workplace
Assistant District Attorney James Andrews said he understood the policy but asked for an exception for a dog to be in the DA’s Office to help a traumatized victim or witness, especially a child, testify during trial.
Case of North Jay teen who shot his brother is closed
The teenage boy denied shooting his brother Feb. 22, 2023, in Farmington Juvenile Court.
Jay board approves pay raise for police
Starting pay for patrolmen jumps $5.13 an hour to $29 an hour.
Wilton to offer parking for ATVs and snowmobiles on town property near Whistle Stop Trail access
The Select Board’s approval of a junkyard permit for Collins Enterprises of Wilton is contingent on sections of a fence being put back up.
Wilton police searching for stolen handgun; other stolen items from vehicles recovered
A Gouldsboro man was arrested on a charge of receiving stolen property.