REGION — Work First Inc. celebrates 50 years of providing services in this area to Individuals with intellectual disabilities. The program was incorporated in 1973. It was founded by a group of parents looking for services beyond high school. The name was Program Dawn at that time. The services were offered in the basement […]
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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New Livermore firetruck arrives, responds to call
Livermore’s new firetruck arrived Oct. 17 and two days later it was called into service for a car fire.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
RSU 73 safety updates
LIVERMORE FALLS — Safety concerns while in public places, particularly in schools are probably at the forefront of most people’s minds following the Oct. 25 mass shooting in Lewiston. The Livermore Falls Advertiser reviewed recent activities in Regional School Unit 73 regarding school safety and found several actions taken. In November 2018, board of directors […]
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Boo Bash frightens up more than expected
While 50 children were anticipated, more than 150 attended the first hour of the Halloween-themed event Saturday morning, Oct. 28, at French Falls Park in Jay.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Bids for Farmington Community Center roof rejected
Farmington selectmen refused two bids for work on the Community Center roof, will seek quotes from reputable companies after it appeared the two bidders may have spoken with each other about the project.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Larger campfires now require burning permit
New open burning regulations went into effect Wednesday, Oct. 25.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Wildfires in Maine
STATE — Maine, the most forested state in the U.S., averages 650 wildfires that burn about 550 acres annually. Most are human caused. The Maine Forest Service [MFS] has been working with local communities and homeowners to help reduce the risk of wildfire since the early 2000s. Around 79 percent of homes in Maine are […]
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Farmington selectmen reject bids for Community Center roof restoration
This is the second time Farmington selectmen have rejected bids for needed roof work at the Community Center.
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Schools, businesses close Thursday after Lewiston shootings
With person of interest Robert Card still at large, many local schools and businesses closed Thursday, Oct. 26, out of an abundance of caution.