With no applications for a permanent solution to the town’s assessing needs, Farmington selectmen have contracted Dirigo Assessing Group to prepare for the annual tax commitment.
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.
Two more tulip poplar trees found locally
Maine State Forester Patty Cormier wasn’t aware of other tulip trees in Maine, but readers came forward saying there is one in Industry and one in Wilton.
With no assessor, Farmington contracts with Sidney firm to complete tax commitment
No applications for a permanent solution to the town’s assessing needs were received.
Changes requested for new signs at Brettuns beach
Selectperson Brett Deyling, who wasn’t at the last meeting, requested a change in colors for new signs at Brettuns beach to make them easier for people to see.
Spruce Mountain seniors told graduation is both conclusion and introduction
More than $300,000 was awarded to Spruce Mountain High School seniors this year, principal TJ Plourde announced at graduation Sunday, June 11, at Griffin Field in Livermore Falls.
Cell phone use causes issues on school buses
Transportation Director Norma Jackson requested the district implement a policy for cell phone use on buses and informing parents of school bus conduct rules at the beginning of the year.
Spruce Mountain High School graduates told to celebrate successes, build off failures
School present diplomas to 85 seniors at Griffin Field in Livermore Falls.
Spruce Mountain High School graduates told to celebrate successes, build off failures
School presents diplomas to 85 seniors at Griffin Field in Livermore Falls.
Jay high school Envirothon team to compete in Canada
The team will represent the state at Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick, in late July.
Horse, ox pulling this weekend at Farmington fairgrounds
Maine Draft Horse and Ox Association is hosting the Spring Pull Saturday and Sunday, June 10 and 11, at the Farmington fairgrounds.