From the Friends of Wilson Lake newsletter, written by Dr. Rachel Hovel (Biology, UMF) and Dr. Julia Daly (Geology, UMF).
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.
Science teacher Patricia Millette receives award
Mt. Blue High School teacher Patricia Millette surprised with the Maine Science Teacher’s 2019 Louis P. Lambert Award for Leadership in Science Education.
RSU 73 sets 2019-20 school calendar
Students in Regional School Unit 73 will start school on August 28 and graduation will be Sunday, June 14, 2020.
Sports roundup: Phoenix light up Falcons in opener
Haley Turcotte leads Spruce Mountain’s 13-hit attack with a pair of doubles.
New chef and new name coming to Big Sky Grill in Farmington
In May a new name and chef will be coming to the Big Sky Grill in Farmington.
Boys lacrosse: Maranacook/Winthrop/Spruce Mountain sinks Messalonskee
Hawks dictate pace to pull out 1st victory of the season.
Maine 4-H can win big with your help
IF enough people take a few minutes to vote online, Maine 4-H programming could win $20,000.
Weather doesn’t dampen annual Easter egg hunt
The annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by Farmington Recreation Department featured new activities this year, drawing families from across the region.
RSU 73 voters approve $19.6 million budget
RSU 73 budget and validation questions pass by wide margins.
Franzose accepts Mt. Blue head coach position
Former Madison football coach eager to guide Cougars this fall.