“Robotics kind of consumes your life,” Mason Labonte said but he still finds time to be active in other school activities.
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.
Weld prepares for elections Tuesday, meeting March 4
Voters will decide on a broadband service agreement, a budget and changing meeting date.
Questions exist, but fire service agreement may be right direction
Industry voters will decide whether to approve a fire/rescue service agreement with Farmington at their annual Town Meeting Saturday afternoon, March 11.
Cornell Knight hired as Farmington’s interim town manager
FARMINGTON — Selectmen hired Cornell Knight to serve as interim Town Manager and he started Tuesday, Selectman Chairman Matthew Smith said Tuesday morning, Feb. 21. Knight, of Carrabassett Valley has over 40 years experience in municipal government, will receive $650 per day through a contract with Eaton Peabody, Smith said. Knight is part of Eaton […]
Weld elections Feb. 28, town meeting March 4
Several positions are uncontested, will be voted on from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the town office/post office complex.
Input wanted on Farmington composting expansion
Results of a survey will be used to guide planning decisions and help identify those interested in participating in a pilot drop-off program.
Nathan Guptill hired as Livermore Falls fire chief
Nathan Guptill previously served 20 years with Turner Fire Department, the last four as chief.
Fire service agreement with Farmington may be step in right direction for Industry, but questions exist
A fire/rescue service agreement with Farmington will be decided by Industry voters at the annual Town Meeting on March 11.
Blue Crew busy preparing for competition season
Some parts of FIRST Robotics Competition have changed this year.
Elementary school students promote recycling
Recycling is fun, amazing and helps the environment, according to students.