Michael G. Warren, 68, died on July 31, according to the state fire marshal. The second victim, Jon Bubier, 62, of Farmington, is still recovering from serious burns and other injuries.
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.
Farmington plans to move Nov. 4 voting to vacant store
The temporary voting place, a former Family Dollar, is needed because the Farmington Community Center is under construction.
Jay selectpersons offer school board seat to former director
If former school Director Danielle Brotherton does not accept the position, it will be offered to former Director Jodi Cordes who was the next highest vote getter after winners.
Wood bank in Franklin County would provide help for heating
With winter in mind, United Methodist Economic Ministry in Salem Township wants to help low-income residents get heat assistance.
Wilton Blueberry Festival to begin Friday, ending Saturday with fireworks over Wilson Pond
There will be food, music, games and a parade that will step off at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Farmington boy, stepfather to conquer last of Maine’s 4,000-foot mountains Friday
Griffin Chouinard and Terry Storer drove Thursday to Baxter State Park to hike the 4,151-foot North Brother Mountain.
Tensions in Wilton highlight challenges facing Maine ATVers
As ridership has grown, so have debates around trail maintenance, access and rider behavior.
South Paris man dies after being hit during private fireworks display
Joseph Hennessey was “struck and killed by a projectile discharged by a mini cannon at the time of the fireworks display,” the State Police said.
Franklin County reallocates $60,000 to IT budget to cover expenses related to February cyberattack
The insurance deductible was $50,000 and uncovered expenses were $9,681.81, county Administrator Amy Bernard said.
Androscoggin Land Trust hopes to connect the Jay trail system
The goal is to connect trails at French Falls Park with more than 120 acres of recreation property behind the Spruce Mountain schools in Jay.