The board tabled action on a draft policy that would allow officers who live in Jay to take a cruiser home for a quicker response to an incident.
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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Farmington Police Department to host advanced active shooter management training at UMF
Over 60 law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical technicians, 911 dispatchers, and emergency management professionals from across Maine will participate in the training at the University of Maine at Farmington.
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Kingfield man charged with drug trafficking at Coplin Plantation motel
Burke J. O’Donnell, 41, was alleged to have 140.4 grams of cocaine, 18.9 grams of ketamine, 22.73 grams of MDMA (also known as ecstasy) and 7.52 grams of fentanyl, according to a county deputy’s affidavit.
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New Sharon residents to vote on loan for bridge replacement, money for Water District
The primary structure of the Bullen’s bridge is in “serious condition” and the substructure is in “fair condiction,” according an 2022 inspection by the MDOT.
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New Sharon Water District granted 64% rate hike
The one-year increase is to help the district become solvent.
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Three vehicles damaged in chain-reaction crash in New Sharon
There were no injuries, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Dixfield man charged with possessing methamphetamine, crack cocaine
Antone Morris, 37, was charged after Franklin County deputies conducted a bail check on another person at a home in Washington Township.
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Woman from Strong injured in 2-vehicle collision in Farmington
Nicole O’Donal, 34, was crossing Wilton Road from Mt. Blue Plaza to Walmart when her car was struck on the driver’s side.
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Lake Stewards of Maine to conduct plant workshop on Varnum Pond in Wilton
The pond is Wilton’s drinking supply that participants can learn about invasive aquatic species. Preregistration is required for the Aug. 8 event.
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Wilton board updated on latest police, fire department activities
The Fire Rescue Department has had 31 calls and five mutual aid calls since June 1. The Police Department has made 87 arrests since Jan. 1.