A vote by the Select Board and Budget Committee on the proposed spending plan for 2024-25 is scheduled for Jan. 29. Residents will vote on the proposal April 23 at the polls.
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.
Illinois man indicted in two criminal cases stemming from alleged assault on his wife in Farmington
Cesar Vergara, 28, was indicted Thursday on several charges including domestic violence aggravated assault and eluding police during an Oct. 23 incident.
Franklin County raises pay for law enforcement officers patrolling border
Franklin County Administrator Amy Bernard wants security for the county courthouse, which has none.
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office to hold six-week Citizens Police Academy in Strong
The program is free and begins on Feb. 21 at the Day Mountain Regional Middle School. People can call Sgt. Brandon Sholan or Deputy Tyler Gray at 207-778-2680 or get an application at the Sheriff’s Office.
State to remove temporary bridge over the Sandy River in Farmington
The temporary bridge was being used for traffic before it was heavily damaged while a new bridge is being built.
Franklin County pulls support from trail bond, resubmits Tom DuBois’ name to serve on LUPC
Franklin County commissioners want DuBois on the commission before a February vote on a proposed Penobscot County project.
Three Franklin County men indicted on sexual assault charges in Farmington
The three men also face other charges.
Three people were injured in 2-vehicle crash in Jay
An Auburn woman received life-threatening injuries Sunday, and two Livermore Falls women also were injured.
Wilton man indicted on charges stemming from attack on woman last year
Derek S. Campbell, 38, is accused of breaking into home, punching a woman and hitting her in the forehead with a pellet gun.
Jay to begin 2024-25 municipal budget talks
The Select Board, the Budget Committee and department heads will meet for a workshop at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Spruce Mountain Elementary School to discuss a proposed nearly $6.2 million spending plan.