Donna M. Perry – Page 4 – 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.

Androscoggin County OKs medical services contract for Auburn jail

by Donna M. Perry January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

The contract, for $1.7 million a year, allows the county to discontinue services after the first and second years if it is not satisfied.

Local & State, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander

Border Patrol agents detain 9 who fled into Bethel woods

by Donna M. Perry January 22, 2026January 23, 2026

Officials said chase started when federal agents attempted to stop a van associated with ‘suspected illegal activity.’

Local & State, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander

Franklin County’s deputy administrator to take job with the state

by Donna M. Perry January 22, 2026January 21, 2026

Tiffany Baker of Wilton has worked for the county for over four years.

Local & State

Freeport woman dies days after crash in Hebron

by Donna M. Perry January 20, 2026January 28, 2026

Lauren Sapienza, 40, died Jan. 15, 6 days after the SUV she was driving collided with a tanker truck on Route 119 in Hebron.

Local & State, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander

3 women who drowned in Flagstaff Lake were trapped under boat, report says

by Donna M. Perry January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

None of the 7 passengers on the boat were wearing life jackets but there were 8 flotation devices stored under seats at the bow of the boat, the report says.

Local & State, News, Schools & Education

Lewiston High School to compete for national mock trial title in Iowa

by Donna M. Perry January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

The mock trial teams have won four state championships, with the most recent in December 2025 against Bonny Eagle High School in Standish.

Local & State, News, Schools & Education

Lewiston students speak out in favor of ‘diverse’ flags allowed in schools

by Donna M. Perry January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

More than a dozen students said the flags, some representing different countries, make others feel safe and welcome.

Local & State, News

Franklin County may seek appointed treasurer to safeguard finances

by Donna M. Perry January 13, 2026January 26, 2026

As Washington County struggles with a multi-million-dollar budget deficit, officials in Franklin, Androscoggin and Oxford counties say oversight and accountability are key.