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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Online session for potential 4-H volunteers set
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers from 6-7 p.m. on Jan. 16 and 23. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program through four short e-Learning modules. Attendees will […]
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Recovery center to host holiday party
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Recovery Center is hosting its first holiday party 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday evening, Dec. 28, at St. Joseph’s Center, 130 Quebec St. Fun for the whole family. Sandwiches, desserts, coffee, non-alcoholic beverages will be available. Raffles and holiday bingo are other features. Have fun while celebrating recovery.
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Meadow Lanes Bowling
WILTON — Wednesday Night Ladies: Week of Dec. 13. Teams: Mines In The Gutters 72-40, Just One More 70-42, Living On A Spare 70-42 Wreckin Balls 60-52, Designs By Darlene 52-60, Bowling Belles 46—66, Golden Oldies 42-70, Full Of 5 Pins 36-76. Games: Jamie Ellsworth 173, Melissa Malone 166, Marley Stevens 160, Lynn Chellis 155, […]
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FMH to host blood drive Jan. 10
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital is hosting its first American Red Cross blood drive since the COVID-19 pandemic began on Wednesday, Jan. 10, from noon – 5 p.m. in the Bass Room. Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today. There are only 40 appointments for the day so this will be on […]
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Mountain Valley Rec Basketball League
MEXICO — After three weeks of play, as of Dec. 17, Hotel Rumford is the only unbeaten team, 3-0, in the Mountain Valley Rec Basketball League. They defeated A & G Custom Builders (2-1), 102-89. In a hotly contested match up with two of the top teams, both appeared solid and had runs throughout the […]
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Music FARMINGTON — Monthly Music Jam – (second Friday of every month) – Music Jam Night, Jan. 12, at Farmington Baptist Church, 194 Whittier Rd, Farmington, from 6-8 p.m. downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. Come and listen to a wide variety of music from local talented musicians. This event is free and open to the […]
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Livermore awards mowing contract to Sunshine Pools after another awardee steps down
S & R Lawncare was awarded the mowing bids Dec. 5 for Livermore town properties and cemeteries. They declined to accept the contract after learning more about what was involved.
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Janet Warner, former publisher, fondly remembered
Janet Warner and her husband, Dan Warner were the founders of Mt. Blue Publishing Co. which owned The Franklin Journal and Livermore Falls Advertiser.
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Storm causes flooding, damaged roads and power outages
Rising waters from the rain and wind storm Monday night, Dec. 18, essentially left Farmington completely flooded and isolated.