Byron Ramsdell of Jay had a permit to burn but flames spread quickly charring about three-quarters of an acre.
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 inElections, News
Races set for 3 Franklin County commission districts in November election
Ryan Morgan of Farmington and Tom Saviello of Wiltonare running for District 1; Fenwick Fowler and Erik Johnson, both of Farmington, are running to represent District 2 in Farmington; Gary McGrane, a former commissioner, and Jeffrey Gilbert, both of Jay, are running to represent District 5 that covers Chesterville and Jay,
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Franklin County EMA directors prepare people for April 8 solar eclipse
Director Amanda Simoneau and Deputy Director Sara Bickford have been working for months to make people aware of what the eclipse will mean to routines.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Former Farmington man pleads guilty to robbing Irving store, throwing coffee in cashier’s face
William Moholland, 56, of Lincoln County was sentenced to serve nine months of a six-year sentence, followed by four years of probation.
Posted inLocal & State
Fire that heavily damaged Jewell Street house in Jay is ruled accidental
It is believed that a dog and a cat that liked to chase each other through the house may have unintentionally turned the stove top on, Fire Rescue Chief Mike Booker said.
Posted inNews
House on Jewell Street in Jay heavily damaged by fire
Four dogs escaped, but one cat died and multiple cats were missing, a firefighter said.
Posted inNews
Voters approve all articles at town meeting in Carrabassett Valley
Residents gave the green-light for a $3.17 million municipal spending package for this year.
Posted inNews
Franklin County to receive over $2 million from Congress for emergency operations center
The county will also use about $1.67 mill from its American Rescue Plan Act funds for the new building that will house emergency services including Sheriff’s Office.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Jay recognizes resident for her dedication to the community, veterans
Over 30 people attended the ceremony at Spruce Mountain Elementary School on Monday night.
Posted inLocal & State
Rangeley expected to interview candidates for interim police chief
The town’s chief resigned Feb. 13. The town received three applications for interim chief, but one withdrew leaving two applicants.