Town officials and five representatives from Maine Department of Transportation conducted the tour Nov. 14.
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.
Farmington board approves four-day work week for staff starting Jan. 1, 2025
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, the town office will be open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Tuesday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Livermore Falls officials to decide actions regarding sewer foreclosures
Livermore Falls has 20 owners of 22 properties that have been foreclosed on due to unpaid sewer fees.
A brief history of the iconic Nutcracker
I couldn’t do it. I couldn’t make it to Thanksgiving Day without turning on at least a few inside Christmas lights. My favorite lights are the large old-fashioned-styled bulbs and the clear mini lights. We only have the old-fashioned style on our tree, and as our tree doesn’t go up until the Sunday after Thanksgiving, […]
SeniorsPlus announces December classes
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes in December. Classes are held in person at its Lewiston location; online; or hybrid. Class location is 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston. Classes are free, unless noted. Locations are fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment is available upon request. For more information or to register, call 207-795-4010 or visit […]
Holiday activities and events
Sales PHILLIPS — There will be a children’s Christmas shopping day Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Phillips Area Community Center, 21 Depot St, for children living in Phillips, Strong, Avon and Madrid Township. FMI call Joyce Potter at 207-639-5811. Festival of trees FARMINGTON — Farmington Rotary is sponsoring the 26th […]
First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — Maggie Houlihan set the mood for worship Dec. 1 as she played favorite hymns on the organ. At 10:30 a.m., Pastor Russ Thayer welcomed all in attendance. Kay Watson read announcements and led the congregation as they sang two praise songs: “We Gather Together” and “Now Thank We All Our God”. Pastor […]
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Essentials FARMINGTON — The Essentials Closet ministry at Old South Church in Farmington offers personal care products free of charge to people in the greater Farmington area who are having trouble making ends meet. The Essentials Closet is open the second Monday of the month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and the fourth Wednesday […]
St. Rose of Lima Church Christmas fair brings community together
Proceeds from the fair support a variety of mission projects.
Many hands make fast work of Thanksgiving boxes assembly
The Food Cupboard Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls provided Thanksgiving boxes to 197 families this year.