Spruce Mountain Primary School students held their annual costume parade indoors because of the weather but there were plenty of treats as high-fives and waves were given to classmates as the students made their way through the hallways.
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.
Spruce to host LEGO League qualifier Nov. 23
Spruce Mountain Area Robotics Team 3930 (SMART) is hosting the Western Maine FIRST LEGO League Qualifier at Spruce Mountain High School in Jay on Saturday, November 23.
LEAP holds Halloween party, karaoke contest
The third annual Halloween party and karaoke contest was held Wednesday, Oct. 30 at the LEAP office in Wilton.
Farmington voters approve funding to replace firetruck
By a wide margin, voters approved appropriating $800,000 to purchase a firetruck to replace Farmington Fire Rescue Department’s Engine 1.
RSU 73 releasing students early Friday so staff can go to Scott Ladd’s funeral
Data specialist Scott Ladd died Oct. 29 at a Boston hospital after undergoing numerous heart procedures.
RSU 73 releasing students early Friday, Nov. 8; no Pre-K classes
The funeral for Regional School Unit 73 Tech Lead/Data Specialist Scott Ladd, who died on Oct. 29 is Friday afternoon. He will be missed in the district.
Quality of place important for economic growth
With a shrinking and aging population, opportunity for success is growth through attracting and retaining younger families to greater Franklin County.
Farmington to vote on funding fire truck
Tuesday, Nov. 5 Farmington voters will be asked to appropriate $800,000 to purchase a fire truck.
Fair oxen show and pulling results
Results of the steer and oxen shows and pulling contests at Farmington Fair.
LEAP named 2019 Business of the Year by Chamber
At the annual meeting of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Thursday, October 24 LEAP, Inc. was named the 2019 Business of the Year and Farmington Fire Rescue Department given the President’s Award.