July The Regional School Unit 73 directors approved starting an esports program and hiring a coach. Spruce Mountain High School athletic director Marc Keller proposed the new activity at the June 11 board meeting. The Maine Principals’ Association announced in May that it would begin offering esports as an extracurricular activity at high schools starting this fall. The […]
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.
Financial issues in Livermore clarified
Treasurer Amy Byron resigned after bookkeeping errors found by auditors.
Minns earns perfect score in military training program
Hannah Minns of Wilton is a 2018 graduate of Mt. Blue High School.
Livermore officials will erect winter use signs at Brettuns Pond town beach
Keeping the area plowed all winter for ice fishermen has removed vegetation and impacted water quality.
Farmington board passes on waiver request
Selectmen and a local business owner expressed concerns over the market being saturated if another liquor license were granted.
Farmington approves public works mutual aid agreement
A K-9 reserve account and several expenditures were also authorized.
Low- and moderate-risk winter sports approved for RSU 73
JAY — Most Regional School Unit 73 directors voted in favor of allowing low- and moderate-risk sports at a specially called meeting Tuesday night, Dec. 22. On Dec. 10, the board voted 6-5 not to allow winter sports in the district. On Dec. 14, student athletes held a protest in Jay. 21 students held signs […]
Pay period won’t change for Livermore employees
Selectpersons meetings will still move to Tuesday to avoid Monday holidays.
2020 – The Year in Review Part 1
January Three teams from Spruce Mountain Middle School were recognized for their accomplishments at the Maine FIRST LEGO League Championship held in December at the Augusta Civic Center. Members of ‘Just the Incredible 6’ won the Global Innovation Award and finished 10th in the robotic performance portion of the competition. The team Silent Bot Deadly […]