The Western Maine Play Museum board of directors has hired Executive Director Joni James ahead of the museum’s summer opening.
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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Academy Hill students take to the field on last full day of school
Nature walks, relay races, group games and creative activities were enjoyed by students and staff on June 19.
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Cushing students enjoy fun day
Students at G.D. Cushing School in Wilton tested their skills, speed and accuracy during a fun day Wednesday, June 19.
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100 years of Extension in Franklin County
Artifacts, brochures, demonstrations and baked goods gave visitors lots to talk about Wednesday afternoon, June 19 at the open house celebrating 100 years of service by the Franklin County office of UMaine Cooperative Extension.
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Primary school field day celebration was great
Wednesday, June 12 was an end of year celebration for all grades at Spruce Mountain Primary School.
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Livermore recognitions
LIVERMORE — At the June 10 Selectpersons meeting, the dedication for the annual report and the Spirit of America Award recipient were announced. The annual report is dedicated in memory of Tom Berry who passed away […]
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Spruce Mountain adult ed featured in national television segment
LIVERMORE FALLS — Spruce Mountain Adult and Community Education was featured last week in a PBS NewsHour segment on the work of adult education in Maine. The national news story focused on low-level literacy and how adult education centers are working with learners to increase their basic skills and finding/creating employment pathways. Spruce Mountain, Maine […]
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Baseball camp headed by former Jay standout
Edwin Thompson, head baseball coach at Eastern Kentucky University, wants to make sure local kids have access to a local summer baseball camp; something that wasn’t available when he was a Jay student.
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Wilton students take ‘floating’ lessons
Fourth grade students from Academy Hill School learned about their environment with several hands-on activities Friday, June 7.
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Ice cream beats gold stars for MBMS attendance
Strive for 5, a new attendance incentive program at Mt. Blue Middle School, has been more successful than anticipated.