More than two dozen people signed a petition expressing concern over people possibly feeding deer, the increase in the deer population plus the ticks and diseases carried by them.
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.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
New bill seeks to further protect loons in Maine
Retailers will be prohibited from selling some painted lead fishing tackle beginning Sept. 1, 2024, while users will be banned from casting such tackle into state waters beginning Sept. 1, 2026.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Programs protect, new documentary promotes Wilson Lake
The courtesy boat inspection program prevents invasive water plants and other unwanted things from entering Wilson Lake while a new documentary will showcase the importance of the lake’s environmental impact, the economic significance it can have for the town and its cultural aspects.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Livermore to continue maintenance of controversial Wyman Road, based on recent survey map
Residents at the end of the road want the town to plow to their house.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Maine’s Paper & Heritage Museum grant in jeopardy without matching funds
Maine’s Paper & Heritage Museum will lose a $25,000 grant to repair the building’s foundation if it doesn’t raise the required $25,000 match by end of November.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Area farms participating in Open Farm Day
Farm tours, product samples and an opportunity to learn more about regional farms will be available Sunday, July 23, during Open Farm Day.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County livestock producers have never seen a year like this
Incessant rain is taking a serious toll on dairy and beef producers in the region.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington Summer Fest set for July 22
Activities will take place on Broadway, in Meetinghouse Park and other locations throughout Farmington.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington approves Fire Rescue requests
Selectmen approved putting out bids to get pricing to replace the department’s Ford F-150 which has significant rust damage and mechanical issues, will not pass
inspection without significant repairs.