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.
SummerFest was rewarding for all
Good weather, great food and gifted folks combined to make Farmington’s SummerFest a fun and rewarding experience for everyone involved.
Old Timers Alumni to hold annual reunion
The 2nd Annual Farmington High School Old Timers Reunion will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, September 14 at the Farmington Community Center.
Hindsight, questions plague parents of child with life-threatening disease
Amy and Andy LeBlanc of Canaan ask themselves if they missed signs pointing to a serious health issue for their son Aaron and face an uncertain future while they wait for news of a kidney transplant.
Underwood Memorial Library has lots going on
Fayette’s Underwood Memorial Library will be busy this summer and fall with the annual summer reading program and an indoor face lift.
Castonguay Meats expands for more retail space
Donald Castonguay began an expansion project at his Gibbs Mills Road store on May 10 so more seafood and new items can be added to what he carries now.
Country store reopens as The Fayette General Store
After being closed for about six months, a store on Route 17 in Fayette is again open with a new name and new owners.
SMHS Envirothon team in NC at international competition
Donations from Central Maine Power, other local businesses and individuals have helped pay for the team’s trip to North Carolina.
Pets of the week
Name: Stargazer Age: 5 years Gender: Female Breed: Collie Hello, my name is Stargazer. I am a sweet but timid girl looking for a quiet home who will give me the time and patience I need to adjust with my new family. Please come meet me at the shelter. […]
Local boy in need of kidney
Aaron LeBlanc has always had to deal with medical issues, but none so severe as the crisis last December that has put him in need of a kidney transplant.