I’m so excited. We’ve begun decorating for Christmas. The outdoor lights won’t be turned on until after America’s Thanksgiving. I don’t think so, anyway. I love the Christmas season, and you can’t begin too early. When remembering the commercial aspects, it may seem too early to bring them out, but that’s when I say, “Observe, […]
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.
News You Can Use
Welcome to AARP Maine’s News You Can Use. Each monthly article will focus on seasonal, useful information to keep everyone informed about AARP topics, events, or just fun stuff to do. AARP was founded 60 years ago by a retired school teacher, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus. Since that time, AARP has been committed to the […]
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 […]
North Livermore Baptist Church
NO. LIVERMORE — The congregation was welcomed in at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, to begin the morning worship service. Pastor Bonnie is away this weekend attending the ABCUSA board meetings. Jeremy Brown from Camp Good News brought the message. The Call to Worship, Invocation/Lord’s Prayer were recited. The hymns that were sung were “Wonderful […]
Jay Baptist Church
JAY — On Sunday, Nov. 10, Pastor Chris Dalessio greeted the congregation and opened the service in prayer. Music was provided by Becky & Dick Pelletier. Hymns sung were: “Amazing Grace”, “O Beautiful for Spacious Skies”, and “Holy, Holy, Holy”. Today’s sermon was “Keeping It 100: Hell”. Hell is real. God tells us that hell […]
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 […]
First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — As parishioners gathered for worship on Sunday, Nov. 17, Maggie Houlihan played familiar hymns to welcome all to the service. Pastor Thayer opened the service and Kay Watson read a few announcements. We sang two praise songs: “Great and Mighty” and “His Name Is Wonderful”. Pastor Thayer gave the Call to Worship […]
Wastewater treatment facility upgrades will be 77% grant-, 23% loan-funded
The towns of Jay and Livermore Falls will each pay about $121,000 in annual debt service for the project over the next 20 years.
New evaluation programs approved for some Spruce Mountain staff
Directors on Nov. 14 approved new evaluation programs for specialists and education technicians.
Championship football team surprised with community celebration
Members of the AYS youth football team thought they were attending the last Friday night dinner of the year.