At a meet recently in Falmouth Blue Crew FRC Team 6153, featuring students from Mt. Blue and Spruce Mountain high schools won the Impact Award [the most prestigious award in First Robotics Competition].
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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Sweet treats, baby animals, more enthrall visitors at Black Acres Farm
Saturday, March 22, was the first day of Maine Maple Sunday weekend and dozens of guests toured the sap house and barn of Black Acres Farm in Wilton.
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Farmington Thrift Store to reset with sale then all-April special
A 3-day sale with special pricing March 27-29 at Farmington Thrift Store on Broadway will be followed by a month-long sale in April to prepare for the addition of vintage items.
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Ducklings, a sign of spring
Signs of spring include chicks and ducklings for sale at local businesses.
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Farmington board learns of downtown improvements
The process began last November with work expected to begin in spring 2026, be completed in 2027.
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Farmington officials explain proposed budget, up 3.0% from 2024
The proposed municipal budget for 2025 is $9.31 million, up $275,255 over the current spending plan.
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Farmington annual town report dedicated to Galen Dalrymple
Dalrymple was recognized as a role model for others.
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New Sharon votes tax collector, town clerk will be appointed
Municipal election results were shared, amendments to the town’s Solar Energy Systems were tabled to allow more research and all other articles passed as proposed.
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Proposed wastewater plant flood mitigation plan shared
With recent flooding events causing loss of equipment and the potential for future floods, a plan is being looked into that could lessen impacts.
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Big Lots in Farmington has closed
The Farmington Big Lots is only open to vendors, according to a sign seen on the door March 18.