FARMINGTON — State and federal investigators Tuesday had not pinpointed the cause of an explosion Monday morning at the LEAP building that killed fire Capt. Michael Bell and injured six firefighters and a maintenance supervisor. Bell, a 30-year member of the Farmington Fire Rescue Department, and other firefighters responded to a report of an odor […]
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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Veteran firefighter killed, seven others injured in Farmington explosion
Firefighters were called to the Farmington Falls Road building at about 8:07 a.m. for a smell of propane. The explosion occurred minutes later.
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Farmington police chief is new president of Maine chiefs association
Chief Jack Peck Jr. is the first chief from Franklin County to serve in the position.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton man accused of threatening woman with ax
A previous tenant of a residence on Main Street had a dispute with Korey J. Lizine, 48.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Railroad sues Portland rail museum over investment in steam locomotive
It wants compensation for its investment of over $144,000 connected to restoration of a Narrow Gauge steam engine.
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PHOTOS: Crews tear down site of fatal fire in Livermore Falls
Peter Dyer died in the fire and two children jumped to safety on June 12, 2018.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Jay woman charged in overdose death
Jay officer allegedly found suspected crack cocaine in the back seat of the cruiser when Brittany Boivin was taken to the jail, police said.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington Public Works director pleads guilty to assault charges
Philip Hutchins of Jay entered into an agreement that delays sentencing for two years on domestic violence assault charges.
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Jay board approves purchase of trucks, plows for Public Works Department
Selectpersons granted sewer and tax abatements.
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Livermore Falls police investigate drive-by shooting of vehicle
Bullets and bullet casings were collected for analysis.