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 students competing at world Legos competition
The team from private school Smart Fun Learning Adventures in Farmington is representing Maine at the FIRST LEGO League world competition in Texas.
Legionnaires recognized for continuous service
Roderick-Crosby American Legion Post 28 honored those who have been members continuously for 35 years or more during a S2S [Salute to Service] ceremony April 15.
Mckella Ford is Foster CTE Center’s Student of the Year
Mckella Ford of Wilton is completing her second year in the Early Child Education program at Foster Career and Technical Education Center on Mt. Blue Campus in Farmington.
Budget vote for Spruce Mountain school district is Tuesday
Voters in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls will go to the polls in those towns.
More lighting coming to Brettuns Pond beach area
By consensus Selectpersons agreed to allow Highway Foreman Roger Ferland to accept the low bid for removal of four trees, which is needed before CMP can install the additional lighting.
High school rafting trip to Moose River approved
This will be the third year for the Spruce Mountain High School rafting trip to Moose River above Jackman.
Middle school principal rewards students with pie – in his face
With students exceeding the fundraising goal, Spruce Mountain Middle School Principal Kristofer Targett had the top money raisers throw “pies” [actually platefuls of whipped cream] at him.
Photos: First boat ride of year on Wilson Pond in Wilton
Two men from Jay take advantage of a break in the weather Tuesday to venture forth on their first boat ride of the year on Wilson Pond in Wilton.