Some changes are necessary this year because of COVID-19.
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.
Spruce Mountain will follow updated COVID-19 guidelines for winter sports
Administrators will decide whether competitions can be held on a game-by-game basis.
Community provides food, masks and more for Spruce Mountain schools
Judy Hamilton of Hartford has made close to 1,600 masks for the elementary school and will continue making them so long as the need is there and she can get fabric donated.
Open town meeting discussed in Livermore
Selectpersons and the Budget Committee will meet beginning in mid-March to review the proposed fiscal year 2021-2022 budget.
School nurses at Spruce schools keeping students, staff safe during pandemic
The school nurses goal is to keep staff and students safe and in school in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Dwindling membership plus COVID straining veterans organizations
Western Maine VFW, American Legion groups challenged by finances, participation, outreach
Farmington selectmen deadlocked over climate pollution resolution
The board will revisit the issue when all members are present.
Jan. 26 Farmington Board of Selectmen agenda
Farmington Board of Selectmen Agenda, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26 ***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 consider a request to include a […]
New Northern Lights owners will continue great service, products
After 26 years, Marty Farnum and Todd Richard have sold Northern Lights Hearth and Sports in Farmington to Joshua and Alicia Bell. Joshua has worked at the business for more than 13 years.