Ballot clerks are seen soon after the polls opened Tuesday morning,
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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Photos: Farmington honors veterans with laying of wreaths
Ceremonies are held at Teague World War I Memorial Arch and at several monuments in Meeting House Park.
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Livermore Falls board tables decision on road access for off road vehicles
More information on connecting towns through ATV access is wanted.
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Halloween window painting winners announced
FARMINGTON — Farmington Rotary’s annual Halloween window painting contest was held on Thursday, Oct. 31, under beautiful warm skies. There was a record turnout of more than 50 children participating. The winners are: Prekindergarten and kindergarten 1st Charlie Pots, Mallett School 2nd Scarlett Katzenbach, Mallett School 3rd Jack Katzenbach, Mallett School 1st and 2nd grade […]
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UMF hosts reading by poet Nathan McClain
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington is excited to present poet Nathan McClain as the third reader of the 2024-25 season of its popular Visiting Writers series. McClain is recipient of fellowships from The Frost Place, the Sewanee Writers’ Conference, and Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference and is a Cave Canem fellow. In addition […]
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The Nutcracker to be performed in Farmington
FARMINGTON — ArtsFarmington is very pleased to again bring the Robinson Ballet Co. of Bangor to Farmington for a performance of the full classic ballet, “The Nutcracker,” danced to the recorded music of Tchaikovsky. The performance will be at 3 p.m. on Dec. 15 in the Björn Auditorium of Mt. Blue High School, 129 Seamon […]
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Pumpkins on parade at PACC
PHILLIPS — During the last week of October, the Annual Pumpkins on Parade event was held at the Phillips Area Community Center [PACC]. Though the turnout was minimal this year, noted Sheila Jalbert, lead organizer of the event, those who participated had as much fun as ever. In the pumpkin carving contest, Jaylene White’s entry […]
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Weld
WELD — Halloween has passed and the Halloween party was a success and I had no trick or treaters this year. Way back, 65 years ago, in my day we walked door to door for the “treats” – not all over town just within walking distance of our homes – remember it is after dark […]
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Garden Club to host workshop on native seed germination techniques
FARMINGTON — The Mt. Blue Area Garden Club is excited to announce an upcoming workshop, “Cultivating Change: Learn Why and How to Grow Native Plants to Save the Planet – One Garden at a Time,” led by Maine Master Gardener Volunteer Rachel McClellan. This hands-on workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 19, at Trinity United […]
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MaineHealth Food Pantry at Franklin offers free produce Nov. 13
FARMINGTON — Join Healthy Community Coalition and Good Shepard Food Bank at the MaineHealth Food Pantry at Franklin for a free produce event on Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 3-6 p.m. The event is open to the public and no registration is required. Those attending the free produce event should bring their own bags to hold […]