Ashes melted a plastic bucket and ignited the living room floor.
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 residents keep elected treasurer, more commissioners
Voters approve having five commissioners instead of three.
Livermore Falls residents vote to allow medical marijuana establishments
Voters enacted a law governing medical marijuana retail stores, cultivation facilities and produce manufacturing operations.
Jay residents approve marijuana ordinance, recouping fire services costs
Voters rejected repealing the town’s consumer fireworks ordinance, excluding future public works and Town Office staff from a state retirement system.
93-year-old Jay woman’s dream of a town gazebo comes true
Dot White raised $6,965 through donations and fundraisers over the past 10 years.
Signs stolen from Prescott Field Trails parking lot in Farmington
Two handicap parking signs and a large sign featuring rules, trail etiquette and aerial view of the multiuse trails were reported stolen Saturday.
Fire destroys house under construction in Carrabassett Valley
The cause is undetermined and not suspicious, Fire Rescue Chief Courtney Knapp said.
Last 6 people allegedly involved with illegal marijuana operation, money-laundering scheme appear in Bangor court
The federal government has filed a civil complaint to seize 12 properties believed to be owned by the Sirois family.
Six defendants accused in marijuana grow, distribution and money laundering conspiracy appear in court
The attorney for Lucas Sirois, accused of being a leader of the conspiracy, has asked for a probable cause hearing to be held the week of Nov. 15.
Jay to replace lighting at town facilities with more energy-efficient illumination
The Select Board also voted to buy a new solid waste ejection trailer for the Transfer Station.