Students learn paddling strokes, how to tip a canoe over and water safety.
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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Farmington board rejects grant for EV charging station downtown
The Downtown TIF Committee unanimously voted that EV charging stations not be installed in the municipal parking lot that can be entered from Main Street or Broadway.
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Six foot tall stone egg in Farmington draws attention
Designer Jon Bubier began building the stone egg last year, plans to have it resemble an egg in a flower basket when the project is completed.
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Selectmen reject grant for EV charging station in downtown Farmington
The Downtown TIF Committee unanimously voted that EV charging stations not be installed in the municipal parking lot accessed from Main Street or Broadway.
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Livermore board OKs lights near Brettuns Pond beach
LIVERMORE — Selectman on Tuesday approved installing new lights on Keith Street near Brettuns Pond town beach. Highway Foreman Roger Ferland and Administrative Assistant Carrie Judd met April 3 with Central Maine Power Co. representatives to review lighting options on the street, board Chairman Mark Chretien said. CMP provided information on the types of LED […]
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RSU 73 budget cut $100,000 more
The amount proposed for regular instruction in Regional School Unit 73 was decreased $100,000 after numbers obtained from Anthem for insurances came in less than anticipated.
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Esports teaches life lessons, is fun yet challenging
Esports was approved as a sport at Spruce Mountain High School in June 2020.
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Spruce Mountain school budget cut by $100,000
The amount for regular instruction in Regional School Unit 73 was decreased $100,000 after numbers obtained from Anthem for insurances came in less than anticipated.
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Farmington signs fire service agreement with Industry, hires office staff
At the annual Town Meeting, Industry voters approved a one-year contract to have Farmington Fire Rescue Department provide oversight and fire emergency response.