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.

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Published
September 18, 2019

Three firefighters injured in Farmington blast remain in critical condition

The investigation into what caused Monday’s propane explosion is continuing.
Published
September 18, 2019

A Farmington firefighter injured in the explosion leaves the hospital

Investigators from the Maine Fire Marshal’s Office and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were on the scene Wednesday looking through the debris for clues.
Published
September 17, 2019

Investigators still trying to determine the cause of explosion in Farmington

Federal and state investigators are working to pinpoint the source of blast that leveled a newly constructed building and killed a firefighter in Maine.
Published
September 16, 2019

Fire captain killed, 6 other firefighters injured in propane explosion in Farmington

A maintenance worker, who was also seriously injured, is credited with getting several people to safety just before the blast, which also destroyed 11 mobile homes.
Published
September 13, 2019

Farmington police chief is new president of Maine chiefs association

Chief Jack Peck Jr. is the first chief from Franklin County to serve in the position.
Published
September 11, 2019

Central Maine railroad alleges negligence in suit against Portland rail museum

It wants compensation for its investment of over $144,000 connected to restoration of a Narrow Gauge steam engine.
Published
September 10, 2019

Jay woman charged in overdose death

Jay officer allegedly found suspected crack cocaine in the back seat of the cruiser when Brittany Boivin was taken to the jail, police said.
Published
September 10, 2019

Farmington Public Works director pleads guilty to assault charges

Philip Hutchins of Jay entered into an agreement that delays sentencing for two years on domestic violence assault charges.
Published
September 9, 2019

Livermore Falls police investigate drive-by shooting of vehicle

Bullets and bullet casings were collected for analysis.
Published
September 5, 2019

Phillips man charged with trafficking

Scott Pinkham was arrested on two charges of aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs. A conviction on each charge carries up to 30 years in prison and a maximum $50,000 fine.