Pam Harnden, of Wilton, has been a staff writer for The Franklin Journal since 2012. Since 2015, she has also written for the Livermore Falls Advertiser and Sun Journal. She covers Livermore and Regional School Unit 73 school board meetings. She writes about people and community events in the greater Franklin County area and is the go-to person for school robotics competitions. Pam is a member of the Old Crow Indian Band and a supervisor for the Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District. She enjoys cooking, gardening, flower arranging, reading, music and spending time with her grandchildren. Pam has a bachelor's degree from the University of Maine at Orono and has been involved personally and professionally with numerous agricultural endeavors.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2023
Constitution Week celebrated in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Colonial Daughters chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution [DAR] celebrated Constitution Week with a gathering on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 17, in Meetinghouse Park. On Sept. 17, 1787, at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, 39 delegates at the Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution of the United States of America, according to a release from […]
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2023
Selectmen to vote on new Farmington Town Manager Sept. 26
Farmington Board of Selectmen will vote on Tuesday, Sept. 26, to appoint Erica LaCroix as Farmington’s next Town Manager.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2023
Wilton home jeopardized by latest rainstorm
Raymond Wiers who lives at 1405 Main Street in the East Wilton section of Wilton is facing uncertainty after heavy rains Monday night into Tuesday eroded the bank behind his home.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2023
First day of Farmington Fair features fun face-offs
Twenty individuals put their faces in the limelight during four divisions of the pie eating contest this year.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2023
Winslow Town Manager LaCroix leaving to take reins in Farmington
Erica LaCroix spent three years leading Winslow’s municipal operations and is scheduled to take the helm in Farmington in December.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2023
Livermore approves 5-year contract for waste removal
Two contract options were given for waste removal with the 3-year one costing $3 more per year to start than the 5-year contract.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2023
Photo: Exploring at the fair
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2023
National POW/MIA Recognition Day observed with changes
Changes were made to the planned observance due to weather conditions and the recent fire on Maui, Hawaii.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2023
Drivers asked to slow down, respect bus signals in RSU 73 towns
If bus drivers aren’t supported, the entire district is being put at risk, Phoebe Pike, director from Livermore Falls said during the Regional School Unit 73 board of directors meeting Thursday, Sept. 14.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2023
Storm doesn’t stop preparations for Farmington Fair
Friday afternoon found many people busy at work preparing their entries for various contests at the upcoming Farmington Fair.