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.
Weld cellphone tower proposal met with questions, concerns
“The biggest complaint was, people don’t want something they can see,” Planning Board Chairman Naomi Doughty said after the meeting.
Funding sought for Walton’s Mill Park improvement project
Farmington will not be responsible for funding the Walton’s Mill Dam removal or Walton’s Mill Pond Park improvement project.
RSU 73 budget meeting rescheduled for Aug. 4
The approval process is restarted due to errors by the district’s law firm.
Farmington Fair cancellation means lost income, missed opportunities
For many in the community, the cancellation of the Farmington Fair is having a huge impact.
Weld cellphone tower proposal draws questions
An informational meeting on AT&T’s proposal to build a cell phone tower on the Phillips Road in Weld was met with complaints, comments and questions.
RSU 73 to decide school reopening plan August 6
Even if schools reopen this fall, Regional School Unit 73 will offer remote learning options.
RSU 73 moves forward on tennis courts, staff, snowplow
A $104,500 Land Conservation grant, if approved, would help replace obsolete courts with three new ones.
Road turnaround, explosive targets complaint shared
A public hearing via Zoom will be held 6:30 p.m. tonight on the proposed medical marijuana ordinance.
Farmington to seek $315,625 grant for Walton’s Mill Pond Park improvements
The town will not be responsible for the cost of the project and dam work.