People from around the region attended Farmington Fire and Ice Festival on Saturday, March 1.
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.
Farmington town office’s 4-day workweek going well
Town Manager Erica LaCroix said the move has drawn few complaints, but the daily schedule may be adjusted in the future.
New Sharon to choose elected officials March 14
Three candidates are seeking a 3-year term on the Board of Selectmen.
Voting on Livermore Falls town meeting warrant moved to Town Office
Changes made at the Livermore Falls Town Office have enabled voting to be held there rather than at the fire station.
Livermore Falls to move to fulltime code officer/planner
The position had been part-time, has been vacant since December.
Proposed RSU 73 budget is up 5.82%
Increases in salaries, benefits and insurance costs account for most of the proposed increase.
Livermore Falls meeting March 11 to review sewer rates
The meeting is to determine a fair and equitable system before new sewer rates are set in April.
RSU 73 board disagrees on date for next Policy Committee meeting
Some directors felt a meeting should be held before March 24 to address changes associated with Title IX and other concerns.
Preparing for a day of skiing
Several tasks must be completed before Spruce Mountain Ski Area opens for fun on the slopes.
Jay-based school district proposes 5.75% hike to budget
Increases in salaries, benefits and insurance costs account for most of the increase, officials said.