For farmers, sand deposits and other debris left in fields, eroded roads, uprooted fences, land washed away and loss of work already done this spring are some aftermaths following the May 1st flooding in Franklin County.
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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Fundraiser May 20 for Chesterville playground
Unexpected costs mean more money is needed for installation of the new playground.
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Farmington to hold invasive species walk Saturday
The walk is part of Farmington’s designation as a Tree City USA, with this being its 46th year in the program.
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Livermore road contract, plow truck agreement approved
Manzer’s Fine Grade & Earthwork in Anson will finish reconstruction of River Road using same pricing as last year.
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Spruce Mountain teams prepare for Envirothon
Four teams from Spruce Mountain High School will compete at the 2023 Maine Southwestern Regional Envirothon Thursday, May 25, at Camp Gustin in Sabattus.
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RSU 73: Adult education grant requests move forward
Spruce Mountain Adult and Community Education applications through the offices of Senators Susan Collins and Angus King for Congressionally Directed Spending have been sent to the Appropriations Committee with recommendations for funding.
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RSU 73 directors updated on grant funding, students’ worsening behavior on buses
Norma Jackman, the district’s director of transportation, said two parents have been sent bills for student damage to a bus.
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UMF Class of 2023 had strength, determination
Good work is different than a high-paying job or even a career regarded well by others, it is about finding something that provides an important service to others that can be undertaken ethically, commencement speaker Dr. Doris Santoro stated.