Commissioners will hold a public hearing Wednesday on the $23.8 million spending plan.
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.
Lewiston man arrested after Walmart workers protect ex-girlfriend, police say
Auburn police arrested Harrison Coleman, 50, on charges of kidnapping, domestic violence assault and domestic violence criminal threatening.
Oxford County budget starts out with a tax decrease, but unknown costs remain
The draft spending plan represents a $14.5 million tax assessment, which is 4.7% less than the current year. But ‘significant changes’ are likely.
SUV, tractor-trailer collide on state Route 4 in Farmington
A line of debris including a wheel of an SUV lined the road between the truck and the vehicle.
Recently moved Farmington store flooded after water main breaks
Jake’s Home Furniture & Appliance is looking for temporary commercial space after the incident Sunday.
Electrical fire destroys lodge, store and residential spaces in Farmington
A cat died and four people were displaced Sunday at the Troll Valley Campground off Red Schoolhouse Road.
Franklin County jail to prohibit personal cellphones, electronic devices for staff
Corrections officers will have radios to communicate with fellow staff members at the jail.
Franklin County supports study of regional jail with Androscoggin, Oxford counties
The 5-0 vote calls for the counties to hire a consultant to see if a regional corrections facility makes sense.
Livermore Falls to ask all taxpayers to help fund Route 17 sewer line replacement
The town is breaking with tradition and proposing all taxpayers, not just sewer line users, help fund a $2.35 million bond to pay for needed upgrades.
Auburn police investigate gunshots fired Saturday at a Pownal Road house
‘Auburn is a safe community, and we intend to keep it that way,’ police Chief Jason Moen wrote on Facebook.