Eight Franklin County residents are seeking election to represent residents in five new districts. This is the first of a four-part series.
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.
Posted inLocal Government, News
Jay Planning Board to consider applications for shoreland zoning, floodplain permits for OSB mill
The Planning Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Oct. 1 at the Jay Town Office to discuss the applications.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Franklin County register of probate on administrative leave pending investigation
Heidi Jordan was elected to her first term as register of probate in November 2021 and is seeking election to a second, four-year term on Nov. 5.
Posted inLocal Government, News
Franklin County delays action on policy that would limit public access to certain areas in county government offices
The county already has signs up indicating ’employees only’ beyond a certain line but there is no policy in writing to enforce the limitations.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Jay board approves shoreland zoning permit for New England Clean Energy Connect corridor
The existing permit will expire in November.
Posted inLocal Government, News
Wilton board sends new proposed Cannabis Ordinance to town vote Oct. 1
The proposal limits the recreational and medical caregiver retail stores to a combined limit of five.
Posted inNews
Franklin County Commission authorizes Emergency Management Agency grant request to monitor two rivers
The overall grant would be $151,400 from the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, in which the grant would pay 75% or $113,550, and the county and unorganized territory to split remaining cost of $37,850.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Livermore man accused of shooting at vehicles near home in Carthage
Livermore man accused of damaging vehicle, shooting at vehicles and shooting near a dwelling in Carthage.
Posted inLife & Culture, News
Farmington Fair continues under a sun-blazed sky
Children, adults participate in Agricultural Education Day on Monday at the Farmington Fair.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Fire that destroyed a Jay apartment building classified as undetermined
The Sept. 3 fire also burned two vehicles, blew out windows at a neighboring residence and burned a workshop at another adjacent residence.