STRONG — Students, teachers, ed techs, the whole middle school – even the principal – traveled to Gray to study up close and personal a wide variety of Maine’s wild animal species. According to information sent home with the students prior to the trip, their major objectives were to practice “observational drawing skills, collecting data […]
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.
WinterKids’ ongoing auction is biggest fundraiser
PORTLAND — WinterKids invites you to be a part of creating lifelong healthy habits for children across Maine at our 2024 License to Chill Silent Auction and Live Event. The silent auction offers exclusive experiences, luxury items, and unique packages that not only deliver excitement but also directly support WinterKids’ mission to keep kids active […]
UMF welcomes Bread & Puppet Theater Nov. 10
FARMINGTON — The UMF Emery Community Arts Center welcomes the Bread & Puppet Theater to the University of Maine at Farmington campus to perform “The Possibilitarian Imperative Everything Show,” followed by “Gray Lady Cantata #9.” The production will take place Sunday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Emery Performance Space. Doors open at 7 […]
Maine Search and Rescue Dogs receives grant
STATE — Maine Search and Rescue Dogs is proud to announce the team has been awarded a grant from the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund for the purchase of new VHF radios, high visibility K9 search team uniforms and K9 vests, and vehicle identification magnets. Maine Search And Rescue Dogs [MESARD] is a non-profit organization that […]
High Peaks Alliance, volunteers open access to newly conserved land
MADRID TOWNSHIP — The High Peaks Alliance and volunteers removed all the posted signs that previously restricted public access to the newly conserved Keystone project lands. This 2,666-acre property, acquired by the Bureau of Parks and Lands [BPL] in May, enhances access to existing BPL lands adjacent to the Appalachian Trail and includes snowmobile and […]
Troop 2096 honors founder Juliette Low
VIENNA — Last week, Girl Scout Troop 2096 collected the supplies for and then assembled 12 birthday kits for the Mount Vernon food bank in honor of GS Founder Juliette Gordon Low whose birthday was Oct. 31. Each kit contained cake mix and frosting, oil and sprinkles, candles and matching plates and napkins. This is […]
Political signs in Farmington
To the Editor: As we approach the final week prior to the election, everyone is making their final push for votes. This includes placing political signs almost anywhere a free patch of grass can be found. I would like to remind everyone that there are some prohibited areas, not only for political signs, but any […]
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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 usually open the second Monday of the month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and the fourth […]
Farmington employees to be offered new health insurance options
A new lunch wagon permit for Backwoods Roasting LLC was also approved.
R.E.D. Fridays at Shelly’s Hometown Market support veteran affiliates
Started in 2018, R.E.D. Fridays have garnered more than $10,000 for groups that work with veterans.