Residents in Greene, Leeds and Turner will vote on the purchase in May following a hearing April 30.
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.
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Turner area school board OKs nearly $39.2 million 2027 budget for May vote
The 4.9% increase means Greene would see a 6.99% rise in its assessment, Leeds a 5.15% rise and Turner a 2.60% rise, if the plan is approved.
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After Wales firefighters resign, selectmen vote for independent investigation
Mutual aid fire departments will help cover the town, the Select Board chairman said Thursday.
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Woman accused of firing multiple gunshots in downtown Lewiston indicted on charges
Leyla Isaak, 23, of Lewiston faces charges of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and criminal mischief.
Posted inCommunity, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Franklin County to conduct collaborative process with budget committee prior to setting budget
The move goes against state law that commissioners set a budget and send it to the budget committee.
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County leaders frustrated after jail funding left out of supplemental state budget
However, an emergency bill to increase funding, which passed the House and Senate, may be funded later, a Lewiston legislator said.
Posted inCommunity, Maine Crime, News
Carrabassett Valley man threatened girlfriend prior to shooting her, affidavit says
Austin Doucette, 24, is being held without bail on a murder charge in the killing of his girlfriend, Makayla Rose DeSantis, 23.
Posted inBusiness, Health, New England, The Franklin Journal
Maine nursing homes to be sold to private equity group following bankruptcy
The newly formed 101 West State Street LLC bid nearly $1 billion for the assets held by Genesis, which owns 11 facilities in Maine.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Turner-based school board to finalize proposed $39.4 million budget April 9
The draft budget represents a nearly 6% increase from the current year, but changes are anticipated April 9 before it goes to voters in May.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Androscoggin County deputies, detectives relocating due to basement fungus in aging building
Deputies will move out of basement offices to other space in the county building in Auburn, while detectives will move to the District Attorney’s Office in Lewiston.