Franklin, Oxford and Androscoggin counties reported millions of dollars’ worth of needed repairs.
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 panel to vote on final budget
Several residents of the county either spoke or sent in emails in support of nonprofit organizations being funded at the agencies’ request levels and noted during a public hearing Tuesday the good the agencies do.
Marshalls coming to Hannaford Drive in Farmington
A second new store, The Granite Group, is planning to move into the former Bouffard’s Furniture & Carpet building at 622 Wilton Road.
Service dog alerts owner to fire in Jay
Jay firefighters and mutual aid partners respond to two house fires in two days.
Paper mill workers will be recognized at Livermore Falls museum
Jay Select Board voted to give the annual Spirit of America Award to mill workers in January for their volunteerism in the community.
Jay raises sewer rate, opens 46 bids for 2 tax-acquired properties
The new sewer rate will go into effect on July 1.
Jay to hold public hearing on sewer rate
Sewer Department Superintendent Mark Holt gave selectpersons several rate scenarios to be considered.
Franklin County commissioners accept bid for generator for jail
The $158,000 will be budgeted in the 2023-24 county jail budget.
Livermore Falls homeowners to receive reduced homestead exemptions
LIVERMORE FALLS — The town’s certified ratio has been set at 76%, down 18 points from last year’s rate due to the rising real estate market over the past few years. The certified ratio is the difference between what a town has assessed properties at and what their actual market value is. The ratio is […]
Chesterville woman dies in 2-vehicle crash in New Sharon
An SUV hit the rear-end of a recycling truck pulled over to collect recyclables. Kaylie Ladd, 18, received fatal injuries in the collision.