Veterans Day CHESTERVILLE — A veterans’ social will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at the David Archer Town Hall, 409 Dutch Gap Road. Sponsored by town clerks and North Chesterville Extension Homemakers, it will be a time for veterans to gather, sit and talk. Refreshments will be available. FARMINGTON — […]
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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Steven Pane to perform at UMF
FARMINGTON — Steven Pane, professor of music at UMF, will perform five, five-minute compositions on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m., in Nordica Auditorium, UMF Merrill Hall, with a repeat performance Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 12:30 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. Organized in the spirit of a playlist, the selection of […]
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World War I remembrance Nov. 11
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Historical Society is proud to host a special remembrance event, “No Higher Service: Franklin County Maine’s Fallen Soldiers of WWI,” which was created by local writer and amateur historian and genealogist, Glenn Miller. The free event is open to the public and will be held on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at 1:15 […]
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Guest OP/Ed: The constitutional amendment vote
It’s one of the more eventful times of the year: Halloween just behind us, the World Series under way, the advent of deer hunting season, and the gift of another hour of time. Not to be overlooked or upstaged, however, are Maine elections. Though the Pine Tree Power referendum along with elections for mayor in […]
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Vote ‘Yes’ on Question 3
To the Editor: I urge citizens to vote “yes” on Pine Tree Power/Ballot Question Three, a crucial decision that directly impacts our state’s power grid. This issue is far more than just a matter of energy infrastructure; it’s about safeguarding our independence and national security. Owning our power grid is not just about energy; it’s […]
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Extension offers Wabanaki perspectives on foodways
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is inviting the public to the virtual 2023 Horticulture Keynote on the Wabanaki perspective on foodways from noon-1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16. Join Anthony Sutton, Passamaquoddy from Sipayik and assistant professor of Native American studies and food systems at the University of Maine, for his presentation titled […]
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QuickBooks online classes for farms, agriculture
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a QuickBooks Online course tailored specifically for small farms and agriculture businesses. The four-night course will be held at 6 p.m. on Nov. 6, 8, 13 and 15. Designed for farm and agriculture business owners seeking to implement a robust accounting tool, the workshop provides valuable […]
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Farmington to hold special town meeting later than planned
Rather than hold two special town meetings, Farmington Board of Selectmen voted Oct. 24 to wait until more ordinance amendments were ready for voter consideration and hold just one meeting.
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Veterans in Franklin County to be honored Nov. 11 with various programs
Laying of wreaths, speeches, a presentation on Franklin County servicemen in WWI, meals, social gatherings and a service of patriotic songs are among events planned for Saturday, Nov. 11.
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Three students to represent Maine, USA at Youth Olympic Games
Carrabassett Valley Academy student Boden Gerry will compete in snowboard cross while students Maggie Swain and Morgan Shute will compete in ski cross.