Donna M. Perry

Sun Journal

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.

Latest

Published
April 27, 2021

Man accused in Jay shooting, drug case sentenced to five years

Arthur M. Cohen, formerly of Connecticut, pleaded guilty to aggravated trafficking in heroin/fentanyl, reckless conduct with a firearm and other charges.
Published
April 15, 2021

Jay woman to receive written warning for burning without a permit

Backyard leaf-burning spreads to about 2 acres of woods.
Published
April 15, 2021

12-year-old boy injured when truck takes out utility pole in Avon

Jesse J. Longley, 45, of Phillips was arrested on charges of OUI and endangering the welfare of a child.
Published
April 12, 2021

Livermore Falls man accused of assault with ax and vehicle

Police chief says the dispute was over a woman.
Published
April 7, 2021

Franklin County gets presentation on marijuana options, aerial imagery

The county would have to decide if they wanted to opt-in to the state adult use marijuana program.
Published
April 6, 2021

Liquid Sunshine to close after nearly 30 years in Farmington

The store has been temporarily closed since mid March 2020.
Published
April 6, 2021

New Sharon man injured in hit-and-run on Industry Road

The driver was inspecting damage to his vehicle from hitting a deer.
Published
April 5, 2021

Pedestrian struck on Main Street in Farmington

Mackenzie Marles, 25, of Farmington was hit in the shoulder.
Published
April 3, 2021

Area agencies policed differently under COVID-19; some are returning to normal with lessons learned

The leaders of police departments in the tri-county area say they made fewer arrests, issued more summonses, tried to stay safe and may push to keep some changes in place.
Published
April 3, 2021

Mt. Blue Campus to go fully remote for one week after positive COVID-19 tests

Students who attend the campus are expected to return to the hybrid model on April 12.