FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners have decided to move toward asking voters if they want to have the county treasurer appointed instead of elected. Chairman Terry Brann of Wilton and Lance Harvell of Farmington approved the motion at the Aug. 3 meeting, while Clyde Barker of Strong opposed it. County Financial Manager Vickie Braley said […]
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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Farmington-based healthy coalition gets $1 million federal grant to help vaccine efforts in five counties
The project’s target population includes the unvaccinated in the service areas of Franklin, Androscoggin and Oxford counties.
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Chesterville, Strong residents injured in crash on Route 4 in Farmington
One person was taken to the hospital Wednesday when a truck collided with an SUV waiting to make a turn on Fairbanks Road/Route 4.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay man receives minor burns to hand while using extinguisher to put out fire
Occupants of the house at 3 Eastern Ave. were outside doing yard work when the fire occurred Wednesday morning.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Police investigating vandalism on USPS delivery vehicles in Farmington
The three vehicles were spray painted with graffiti on Monday night.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Livermore Falls to hold public hearing on permit for Apple Pumpkin Festival
Selectmen will also discuss on Tuesday whether to put a question before voters on Nov. 2 to allow marijuana-related businesses in town.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News
Photos: Route 133 bridge replacement continues in Farmington
Hamlin Bridge, which carries traffic over Wilson Stream, is expected to be closed until November.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay board to ask voters in November to consider adult-use marijuana cultivation, product manufacturing facilities
Voters rejected the operation of adult-use and medical marijuana stores and other related businesses in 2019.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine Crime, News
Livermore Falls resident woken by 8-inch knife thrown through window
No one was injured, and police are investigating.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Chesterville man dies after pickup truck hits bicyclist in Farmington
Christopher Krol, 55, was taken Saturday afternoon to Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington and later to Maine Medical Center in Portland, where he was pronounced dead Sunday morning, according to police.