The Maine Department of Transportation has informed Livermore officials that Church Street should be designated a state aid highway, meaning the town would be responsible for winter maintenance.
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 grants license transfer for marijuana facility license with condition
Owner Lucas J. Sirois must pay $18,250 owed to the town.
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Farmington selectmen agenda, March 9
Agenda Farmington Board of Selectmen 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 9 ***The meeting will be conducted through remote access by telephonic, video, and electronic means. The public may attend by viewing the livestream at http://mtbluetv.org/program-live-stream-farmington-selectmen.html or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MBTV11/ and/or calling 778-5874*** Item 1: Pledge of Allegiance Item 2: To hold a public hearing on the […]
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Weld election results, cellphone tower meeting set
WELD — Town Clerk Carol Cochran has announced the results of the municipal elections held Tuesday, March 2. In an email sent Tuesday night, Cochran noted 69 people had voted. Dina Walker received 66 votes for the three-year selectman seat that had been held by Thomas Skolfield. Brian Haynes received 61 votes for the two […]
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Jug Hill Riders to hold ride-in March 6 during Maine’s Free Snowmobile Weekend
REGION — Maine Free Snowmobile Weekend is March 5-7. The Jug Hill Riders snowmobile club in Livermore Falls will hold a ride-in 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 6, at the clubhouse on Diamond Road. Hot dogs, chili and desserts will be available by donation to Jug Hill Riders. Membership signups will also be […]
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March town meetings were timed to get government business done before planting season
With many towns postponing or changing the format of the annual town meeting because of the coronavirus pandemic, a look back at the March tradition is traced to an agrarian society. The meeting originated when Maine was a district of Massachusetts, according to Wikipedia. The Massachusetts Bay Colony was authorized by royal charter, issued by […]
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Eustis town meeting is Saturday
EUSTIS — Voters will consider a $10,770 spending increase at the annual town meeting 9 a.m. Saturday, March 6, at the Stratton-Eustis Community Building. Elections for municipal officials will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 5, at the same location. Voters will elect one selectman, one planning board member and one school […]
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Livermore board gets update on IRS payments, reviews state request for Church Street designation
Feds, town officials trying to straighten out payment problem.
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RSU 73 continues proposed budget review
To keep the next budget the same as the current one, seven positions would need to be eliminated even after 10% cuts to supplies, equipment and maintenance, Superintendent Scott Albert said.