State law requires the practice to prevent introduction of invasive species.
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.
Wilton votes to go with Massachusetts company for mini-pumper
The cost of the Bulldog truck is $360,516 and the equipment is $22,897 and will be bought through a four-year lease-purchase agreement.
Franklin County commissioners approve $138,073 for student scholarships
The money comes from the tax increment financing account for unorganized territories.
Jay selectpersons set property tax rate $1 lower than last year
The board used $250,000 from the undesignated fund to keep the tax rate down.
Whistle Stop Trail fully reopens in Jay and Wilton
A section of the 14-mile multiuse trail was heavily damaged by flooding June 29, 2023.
MaineHealth to change name of emergency medical ambulance services in Farmington, Norway
Hospital names rebranded to MaineHealth Franklin Hospital and MaineHealth Stephens Hospital.
New Sharon voters approve loan to replace Bullens Mill Bridge
Residents appropriated $19,402 for to the New Sharon Water District fire protection service.
Farmington, Lewiston men plead guilty to unlawful sexual contact with children
Richard C. Bradbury Sr., 60, of Lewiston and John Cushman, 31, of Farmington sentenced in separate cases.
Three apply for Franklin County opioid settlement committee
County commissioners expect to hold interviews Tuesday.
Falmouth hiker rescued from a Mount Redington trail in northern Franklin County
Several rescuers from state and local agencies hiked to reach Gerard Jalbert, 71, after he collapsed.