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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.
High Peaks Alliance hosts 16 regional clubs in Strong
STRONG — The High Peaks Alliance convened a Motorized Meet Up on Dec. 5 bringing together snowmobile and ATV clubs from across the High Peaks region. Attendees included state senators Russell Black and Joe Martin, James Turner, Matt Foster, and Brian Milligan from the State of Maine’s ORV program. Doug Dickenson from the Maine ATV […]
Bloom Academy of Dance presents winter holiday spectacular
FARMINGTON — Join Bloom Academy of Dance [formerly Thomas Performing Arts Center] for a festive winter holiday spectacular this season. Many young local dancers from Bloom Academy of Dance [B.A.D.] have been working hard on amazing choreography and honing their technique as they prepare to celebrate the season with holiday spirit. This spectacular promises to […]
Jim Kiernan applauded for 40 years of service to Farmington
Jim Kiernan, the Public Works foreman and Fire Rescue Department call firefighter, reached 40 years of employment with the town of Farmington on Nov. 26.
Sheridan Construction’s design chosen for Farmington Community Center roof
ARPA funds have been approved for the project.
Farmington board recognizes man for 40 years of service to town
Jim Kiernan, the Public Works foreman and a Fire Rescue Department on-call firefighter, reached 40 years of employment with the town of Farmington.
Livermore Falls board considers action on 22 property foreclosures
Livermore Falls selectmen met Tuesday evening to learn more about properties the town now owns due to unpaid sewer bills and make recommendations on how to proceed with each property.
Pets of the Week
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter is located at 550 Industry Road in Farmington. Our lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms are open to the public Monday to Saturday, 12-4 p.m. We are performing dog adoptions by appointment. Please call us at 207-778-2638 during our open hours to schedule an appointment. Also call if […]
First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — In spite of chilly, snowy weather, a full congregation attended the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday, Dec. 8. Maggie Houlihan and Margaret Emery played songs of the season as worshipers found their seats. Pastor Russ Thayer welcomed all and Kay Watson read a few announcements and led the congregation as they sang two […]
Holiday activities and events
Breakfast JAY — VFW auxiliary in Jay will be hosting its annual children’s breakfast with Mr. and Mrs. Claus on Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the VFW Post. Please join us for a sausage and pancake breakfast, including mini muffins and donuts and Grinch fruit, and plenty of strawberries and cream […]