Farmington selectmen on Jan. 28 tabled discussions on changing the tax payment schedule and moving to a fiscal year until the Feb. 11 meeting so that both sides could be presented at once.
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 K-9 program receives $2,000 donation
The contribution was made by retired UMF Police Chief Robert Harper of Farmington.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica coming to Farmington
Between 250 and 300 volunteers will be needed while the traveling memorial is in Farmington July 1 through 6 and $22,000 more must be raised to cover insurance, transportation and other fees.
Farmington sled dog races planned for March 1-2
The Maine State Championship Races are a two-day event with combined totals determining winners.
Changes to Farmington tax payment schedule, fiscal year to be discussed Feb. 11
Farmington selectmen on Tuesday tabled changing tax payment schedule and moving to a fiscal year until the Feb. 11 meeting so that both sides could be presented at once.
Livermore Falls to sell several town owned properties
Selectmen on Tuesday evening, Jan. 21, voted to sell sewer foreclosed properties and three others the town has owned for years.
Basketball teams raise more than $9,000 for youth impacted by suicide
Boys and girls basketball teams from Spruce Mountain and Leavitt Area high schools used their games Monday, Jan. 20, to raise funds for The Kita Center, which hosts summer camps for children who have lost a loved on to suicide.
Livermore Falls Planning Board approves changes to Solar Energy Systems Ordinance
Changes include limiting medium and large systems to 15 acres and language to protect firefighters.
Cpl. Anthony York eats lunch with students, lessens their fear of police
York has had 468 different contacts with staff, students and others since becoming the school resource officer for Spruce Mountain schools.
First digital get connected class is Feb. 5 at Livermore Falls Town Office
The first session at 10 a.m. on Feb. 5 will determine what type of classes are needed, wanted.