I recently had the honor of testifying before the Maine Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee in favor of LD 1760, “An Act To Support Children’s Healthy Development and School Readiness.” If passed, LD 1760 would establish community-based, comprehensive, high-quality early child care and learning programs for at-risk Maine kids. I offered my views as a […]
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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Good Times Unlimited makes changes
The family that runs Good Times Unlimited recently stepped back, looked at what it does best and is moving forward in a new location with discontinuation of recreational vehicle sales.
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Foster CTE Center offers new programs, more certifications
The Forestry and Wood Harvesting program at Foster Career and Technical Education Center in Farmington has added more options and is working with younger students to find the spark that will keep kids in school.
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Bridge Academy informational meeting Wednesday, Feb. 26
FARMINGTON — Foster Career and Technical Education Center invites parents of current Mt. Blue High School grade 10 students to a Bridge Academy Informational night, February 26, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. A light dinner will be provided. This informational session will take place in the Mt. Blue campus food court. Parents and current sophomores are encouraged […]
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RSU 73 meeting agenda
Spruce Mountain School District Board of Directors meeting agenda 6 p.m. Thursday, February 27, Spruce Mountain Primary School Finance committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. Call to order Pledge of Allegiance Attendance Adjustments to the agenda Approval of meeting minutes Communications / correspondence 6.1. Retirement notification from Jay Lindsey – SMHS science teacher 6.2. Retirement […]
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Sports Roundup
WRESTLING SANFORD — At the Class A state wrestling championships Saturday, Feb. 15 Mt. Blue’s Tucker Nicholas finished second in the 170-pound class. ALPINE SKIING BRIDGTON — Defending state champion Edward Little sat in first place Friday, Feb. 14 after the first day of the Class A Alpine skiing state championships at Shawnee […]
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Spruce Mountain Schools: Meet the Staff!
Special Ed Julia Parker is the administrative assistant in the district’s Special Education Office. She has worked in local school districts for 20-plus years, starting with MSAD 36, then Jay School Department and now RSU 73. She lives in Livermore with her husband and they are blessed with two sons, a daughter-in-law and grandson. They […]
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Scott Jackson places third in American Legion oratorical contest
Scott Jackson of Livermore represented American Legion George Bunten Post 10 of Livermore Falls and the 3rd District at the American Legion, Department of Maine High School Oratorical Scholarship Contest. “I would also encourage anyone in high school…to take advantage of this opportunity,” Jackson said.
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RSU 73 discusses parts of FY2021 proposed budget
Directors were told Thursday, Feb. 13 adult education will not need additional local shares but increases for professional development and food service are proposed.