Selectmen on Tuesday voted to put some properties acquired for unpaid sewer fees on the market, develop a repayment plan for some owners so they can regain their properties, and tabled decisions on others.
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 approves transfer of medical cannabis license
Farmington selectmen also announced there will be no board meeting on Dec. 24. The next meeting will be Jan. 14, 2025.
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Farmington selectmen oppose paying for Franklin County river gauges
Franklin County Emergency Management Agency obtained a federal grant which requires a 25% local match to install gauges in the Sandy and Carrabassett rivers to monitor when water levels rise to assist with preparedness measures. Farmington selectmen asked why the county wasn’t providing the matching funds.
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Aroma Joe’s buys former Gifford’s site in Farmington
Franchisee owners plan to present application at Jan. 13, 2025, Planning Board meeting.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Work done at Spruce Mountain Ski Area by Maine Cabin Masters revealed
About 100 community members and town officials were on hand Friday afternoon, Dec. 13, to tour the newly renovated lodge and ski area.
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Livermore Falls board discusses actions on sewer foreclosures
Livermore Falls selectmen on Tuesday evening, Dec. 10, met to learn more about properties the town now owns due to unpaid sewer bills and make recommendations on how to proceed with each property.
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All Spruce Mountain substitutes to keep same rates of pay through June
The current rates will be effective through June 30, 2025.
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Unusual poinsettia found in Jay
While red is the most well-known color of poinsettias, several others are also available.
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Free Christmas meal at Legion Post 10 in Livermore Falls
Delivery will be available in the Tri-Town area.
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Spruce Mountain Ski Area reveals updates by Maine Cabin Masters
Updates at Spruce Mountain Ski Area completed by Maine Cabin Masters were revealed Friday with close to 100 people in attendance.