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.
Ferna Girardin would love cards for 103rd birthday
Ferna Girardin of Wilton turns 103 on Thursday, would love cards to help her celebrate.
School year off to great start in Jay
Lots of smiles, hugs and mostly positive interactions with staff seen on the first day of school Wednesday, Aug. 30, in Jay.
Challenge encourages more committed play
Community members are encouraged to attend Area Youth Sports football opening games on Saturday, Sept. 9.
‘Her life reads like an opera’: Lillian Nordica’s life enshrined at Farmington museum
Nordica Homestead Museum, off the Holley Road in Farmington, is the birthplace of famed singer Lillian Nordica, the world’s first superstar.
Farmington Public Works gives updates
Farmington Public Works has submitted a $75,225.29 claim to FEMA for damages incurred in the Dec. 2022 storm, plans to submit claims of $162,955 for the May storm and $28,475.27 for the June storm.
Farmington interviews three for town manager position
Selectmen interviewed three candidates for the open town manager position, expected a second round of interviews would be needed before a decision is made.
Livermore raises property tax rate; needles found at cemetery
The Select Board reviewed four options before setting the tax rate.
Chaga mushroom project approved for RSU 73
Materials needed to grow chaga mushrooms will be provided and when they are harvested, proceeds will be donated to the district for STEM projects.