‘Growing up in a small community taught me the importance of helping others and wanting to see people thrive,’ said Mason Labonte, a student at Spruce Mountain High School in Jay.
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.
Meeting set for Thursday on new border entry in Coburn Gore
The meeting on a draft environmental assessment is scheduled from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Eustis Community Building at 84 Main St.
Franklin County commissioners, budget panel clash over flex benefits
Commissioners voted Thursday to restore $30,146 to the budget that was removed by the advisory committee.
Franklin County seeks comment on Sandy River flooding
The first of four meetings on the subject will be held June 9 at the Masonic Hall in New Sharon.
Wilton town manager awarded 3-year contract with raise
Maria Greeley of Leeds will be paid $90,854 the first year, and receive 4% increases in subsequent years.
Franklin County officials want dog-nip lawsuit dismissed
Register of Probate Heidi Jordan is suing county Administrator Amy Bernard and Lance Harvell for allegedly violating her rights after she was disciplined for bringing her dog to work.
Franklin County commissioners to review $11.6M budget
The commissioners will consider the budget proposal at their meeting June 5.
MSAD 58 sets $12.6M budget to go to voters June 10
The proposal represents at $761,375.05 increase over the existing budget.
Farmington man tried to kill woman who was ending their relationship, police say
James D. Oakes, 44, of Farmington is charged with attempted murder, reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and domestic violence assault.
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies get 9% pay increase
The three-year contract goes into effect in July.