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.
Food, meals and other resource information
REGION — Regional School Unit 73 Supt. Scott Albert has provided this information about where to have questions answered or find assistance during the coronavirus pandemic. Spruce Mountain Schools: Primary 207-897-3355; Elementary 207-897-5719; Middle 207-897-4319; High 207-897-4366 ext. 0 Basic needs/local services: call 211 COVID – 19 testing guidance: call 211 OR 1-866-811-5695 or text […]
2019-20 Sun Journal All-Region Wrestling Team
Wrestler of the Year: Jeffrey Worster, Oxford Hills, Senior FIRST TEAM 106: Bryce Atkisson, Oxford Hills, Freshman 113: Nate Leclair, Mountain Valley, Junior 120: Rocco Hayden, Oxford Hills, Freshman 126: Matt Miles, Mountain Valley, Junior 132: Jack Tibbetts, Lisbon/Oak Hill, Senior 138: Owen Libby, Dirigo, Junior 145: Adam Loewen, Mt. Blue, Junior 152: Evrit Roy, Mountain […]
Spruce Mountain Schools: Meet the Staff!
Spruce Mountain Elementary School April Pinard has been working for Regional School Unit 73 for the past 5 years in the Life Skills Program at the elementary school. She finds this program to be very rewarding and loves watching the children grow and build up their self -esteem. She has been married for 17 […]
Kindergarten, Pre-K registrations postponed
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the registrations that were to have begun this week have been postponed until June.
Local students qualify for GeoBee
Students from three area schools were among 100 that would have competed at the Maine GeoBee on March 27. Because of the coronavirus, the state and national competitions were canceled.
RSU 73 postpones budget votes indefinitely, sets calendar
Thursday the RSU 73 district budget meeting and budget validation referendum were postponed until after the COVID-19 state of emergency has been lifted.
Farmington dealership supports COVID-19 efforts
Home Auto Group has provided two vehicles for Med Care Ambulance during COVID-19 pandemic.
Joel Gilbert hopes his song gives peace, inspiration to those in the medical field
Joel Gilbert released his composition on the Berry Fruit Farm Facebook page Friday, March 27, to thank medical and emergency personnel all around the world.
Livermore board awards mowing contract; Town Office to stay closed
Michael Webber of Livermore Falls bid $7,000 per year for three years.