The former Kingfield and Dead River Railroad bed has been converted to a multi-use, all season trail that just keeps getting better and better, Deb Bowker, Carrabassett Valley recreation director said.
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.
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Origins of the Narrow Gauge Pathway
A history of what is now the Narrow Gauge Pathway.
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Farmington selectmen consider downtown crosswalk improvements after pedestrian fatality
State highway officials recently visited the area and made several recommendations.
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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 […]
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Treat Memorial Library December newsletter
LIVERMORE FALLS — Season’s readings to all and to all a good read. Looking for a heartfelt gift? Join us on the Island of Misfit Crafts for Handmade for the Holidays on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 5 p.m., where we’ll bring the craft supplies and you bring the imagination. We’ll have hot cocoa and tasty […]
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North Livermore Baptist Church
NO. LIVERMORE — The congregation was welcomed in by Pastor Bonnie Higgins at 9:30 a.m. to begin the service on Nov. 24. The Call to Worship, Invocation/Lord’s Prayer were recited. The hymns that were sung were “We Gather Together”, “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” and “Count Your Blessings”. The service ended with “Go Now in […]
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Jay Baptist Church
JAY — On Nov. 17, Pastor Chris Dalessio greeted those in attendance and opened the service in prayer. Music was provided by Becky and Dick Pelletier. Special music was provided by Dan Gower. Today’s sermon was “Keeping 100: Heaven”. Heaven is a real place. It is a place of peace, love, community and worship. In […]
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Grieving with gratitude during the holidays
I’ve been remembering with gratitude the 2019 Thanksgiving season. My mother was in the hospital with her seventh heart attack. It’s always upsetting when a loved one is in the hospital. It’s especially so when you know this time may be the last. With the assistance of my husband and children, I was her caregiver. […]
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Briefly
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 […]
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Holiday activities and events
Sales PHILLIPS — Christmas vendor fair is Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Phillips Area Community Center, 21 Depot St. FMI call Amanda Viles at 207-678-2665 or 207-265-6162. PHILLIPS — There will be a children’s Christmas shopping day Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Phillips Area Community […]