The town election will be held April 29.
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.
Franklin County emergency operations building nears completion in Farmington
The commissioner’s office, technology department and county Emergency Management Agency are scheduled to move in April 22.
Jay voters to consider proposed $6.7 million budget on April 29
The proposed spending plan for 2025-26 is $607,542.36, or 9.88% more than the current budget, and it is estimated that voters will raise about $14,000 less for town services than last year.
Kingfield fire likely caused by self-combustion of oily rags, fire chief says
Mainely Provisions laundromat on Main Street is closed until further notice after it was damaged by fire Tuesday night.
Marden’s is coming to Farmington
The plan is to conduct open interviews on April 10 and 11 and open in late May.
Jay man accused of sexually assaulting girl under age 16
Brandon J. Wilson, 19, of Jay, was fired from his position as a corrections officer at Franklin County Detention Center in Farmington on March 25, the same day of his arrest.
Franklin County selectmen choose budget committee members
Eleven budget committee members were chosen to represent the districts they live in.
Mt. Blue school district voters reject grant to purchase former schoolhouse
By one vote, Vienna residents supported buying the former Arthur D. Ingalls school at 144 High St. in Farmington, but all other towns said no.
Franklin County to create 3 offices at Farmington jail
The renovations, at a cost of $162,800, will be paid for through a federal grant.
Franklin County applications for opioid settlement funds available April 1
Applications must support prevention, treatment, harm reduction and/or recovery in Franklin County.