Donna M. Perry – Lewiston Sun Journal

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.

Local & State, News

Firefighters battle blaze at Willie’s Auto Body in Turner

by Donna M. Perry and Mark LaFlamme 12 hours agoMarch 5, 2026

It was the 2nd straight day of traffic disruptions on heavily traveled Route 4.

Local & State, News

Body found near tent in Auburn identified as Portland man

by Donna M. Perry 14 hours agoMarch 5, 2026

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed the identity of the deceased as 48-year-old Jaime Jimino.

Local & State, News

2 pets perish as fire destroys home in Wilton

by Donna M. Perry March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

32 firefighters from several towns responded to fight the blaze Tuesday morning.

Business, Local & State, News

Tractor Supply is coming to Turner. But first, the soil has to settle.

by Donna M. Perry March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

The store on Route 4 is estimated to open in 2027, allowing a year or so for the soil to stabilize before construction begins.

Local & State, News, Rumford Falls Times

Young skier injured on trail at Black Mountain in Rumford

by Donna M. Perry March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

The child, who was skiing Saturday with family, is being treated at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal

Farmington man sentenced to nearly 25 years in gross sexual assault case

by Donna M. Perry February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Cory Hutchinson, 39, was found guilty in the case in May 2025.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Lewiston woman charged after multiple gunshots hit vehicle, police say

by Staff report February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Leyla Isaak, 22, was arrested on charges of aggravated reckless conduct, five counts of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and one count of criminal mischief.