Tyler McGarry, 17, of Carrabassett Valley received injuries that were not considered life-threatening Thursday and was taken by medical helicopter to Maine Medical Center in Portland.
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.
Franklin County budget committee finalizes nearly $9.3 million budget
A request for $158,000 for a backup generator at the jail failed in a 3-3 vote.
Jay approves wage adjustments for police union to stay competitive
The Select Board also amended the Town Office union contract to allow the deputy clerk to do six hours a week in the Finance Department to do payroll.
Kingfield voters to elect selectmen, school directors June 2
Voters will decide on a nearly $1.7 million budget June 3.
Jay used $2.25 million in undesignated funds to offset a significant tax increase, now it faces $600,000 loss in state revenue
If the town had not used the money, the tax rate would have increased by $8.80 to make it $26.30 per $1,000 in 2021.
Man shocked when painting pole hits electrical wires
A fire was also reported at the Weld Road house in Wilton.
Jay leaders recognize workers for commitment, dedication to paper mills, community
The Jay Select Board presented the Spirit of America Award Friday at Maine’s Paper & Heritage Museum in Livermore Falls.
Farmington woods fire ruled not arson
The remote blaze was started by an unidentified transient who was trying to disperse mosquitoes.
Public session on proposed wildlife refuge to take place in Farmington
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has identified a study area of 200,000 acres.
Franklin County commissioners award contracts for heat pumps, grading and raking
The heat pumps will be installed in the Franklin County Courthouse.