Chair Joshua Bell and Byron Staples did not seek re-election this year with Scott Landry and Randall “Randy” Gauvin elected to fill those seats for the next three years.
Pam Harnden
Staff Writer
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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Temple voters return annual town meeting to Monday night in March
Toni Andrews moved to return the annual town meeting to the second Monday in March rather than the last Saturday of the month and a majority of voters were in support.
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Spruce Mountain school district directors narrowly pass Title IX policies
The vote was 7-5 to approve the first reading of five policies that needed to be changed due to an executive order from President Trump.
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Two Jay high school teachers defend staff after art teacher’s arrest
Teachers Michelle Brann and Nicole Curtis speak of challenges teachers are facing following the arrest of a district teacher on child exploitation charges.
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Spruce Mountain Senior Alex Grimaldi receives 2025 Principal’s Award
Alex Grimaldi is also valedictorian of Spruce Mountain High School Class of 2025.
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Spruce Mountain schools get 5-year grant to lower substance use
The $625,000 grant to be spread over five years aims to reduce substance use in the district.
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Spruce Mountain High School students describe chaga mushroom study
Value of a birch tree inoculated with chaga spores could increase in value from $30 to $625 when the chaga matures.
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Farmington Parks and Recreation to hold new event April 5
Spring Fling “Together We Grow” will give families a chance to get out of the house, participate in fun activities and learn about free area resources.
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Temple voters to elect officials, consider budget articles Saturday
The proposed $936,205 municipal budget is $156,840 more than the current spending plan.
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Farmington town meeting sees all articles passed in record time
Despite the snowy weather Monday, some 70 Farmington voters were at the annual town meeting.