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Donna M. Perry

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  • Portland Press Herald
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Past articles by Donna:

Truck goes off Mile Hill Road in New Sharon into tree line

Zachery Anderson, 21, of Jay was issued a summons for attaching false plates and failure to produce evidence of insurance. → Read More

Jay looking to a future without a paper mill

Town officials are discussing a collaborative approach for funding for economic development, community engagement and more. → Read More

Jay author, school teacher publishes young adult science fiction/fantasy book

Kayla Maurais' childhood dream was to be a published author. It will come true on Friday. → Read More

Woman injured in grease fire in New Sharon

The stove burner was accidentally turned on, and she was treated at Franklin Memorial Hospital. → Read More

Farmington skateboarders look to return to the Dragon’s Nest

Organizers of Mt. Blue Area Skateboard Community began with two or three members by the end of the year they have more than a dozen. → Read More

Sugarloaf gets provisional notification to begin logging in some areas of its expansion of West Mountain

Logging is expected to begin immediately for new trails and lift line. → Read More

Farmington crash sends 2 children to the hospital

Two vehicles collided late Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of Main Street and Farmington Falls Road. → Read More

Fire destroys Industry house, displaces occupants

A cat is missing from the residence. → Read More

Internal failure temporarily knocks out 9-1-1 emergency calling system for 12 communications centers in Maine

The 12 regional communications centers, which were down for about 90 minutes early Wednesday — included Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford and Somerset counties. → Read More

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office to get two new hybrid cruisers

Commissioners also elected Commission Chairman Terry Brann of Wilton to serve as chairman for the fifth time. It was settled by a coin toss, followed by vote. → Read More

Wayne man injured when truck hits pole in Farmington

Raymond Kenney, 87, was turning Perham Street to North Street when the crash occurred. → Read More

Franklin County considering setting goals in new year

Commissioners are expected to start working on a plan, mission statement after Jan. 1. → Read More

Electrical fire causes minimal damage to log cabin in Avon

The homeowner woke up about 3 a.m. Thursday and noticed smoke in the house on Salmon Hole Road. → Read More

Franklin County acting DA says relocating office 2 miles does not meet state law

The Franklin County Commissioners are looking into building an addition onto the dispatch center to house some governmental offices. → Read More

East Dixfield woman injured when pickup truck, Jeep collide in Farmington

Kristen Mitchell, 38, of East Dixfield received injuries to her left wrist and knee and right ankle, Sgt. Jesse Clement said. → Read More

Video: Florida woman charged after road rage incident on state Route 133 in Farmington

Officer Ryan Rosie summonsed Crystal Moyer, 28, of Sebastian, Florida, on charges of driving to endanger and criminal threatening. → Read More

Jay Police Department is first in Franklin County to be accredited

It has taken a year to earn the certification. → Read More

Two Livermore Falls teens charged after Swatiskas and racial slur found in Spruce Mountain High School bathrooms

The boys 15 and 17 years old have been issued a summons by Jay police for a misdemeanor crime of criminal mischief. They have also been suspended from school. → Read More

Franklin County approves 3-year pact with dispatchers union

Members will receive a 14% pay raise the first year and 3% for each of the remaining years. → Read More

Jay paper mill to close in early 2023

Gov. Janet Mills issued a statement saying the state offered its support to try to keep the mill open, but company leaders said there was nothing they could do. → Read More