The bond comes with a $1 million principal forgiveness.
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: Good things await costumed youth at VFW Trunk or Treat in Jay
Auxiliary presidents and others from three local veterans’ organizations dress for the occasion Saturday, Oct. 26, for the Trunk or Treat held at VFW Post 3335 in Jay.
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Livermore Falls to hold GA, Select Board meetings Nov. 6
A public hearing set for Sept. 17, required to give people an opportunity to ask questions about the new recommendations was not held and has been rescheduled for Nov. 6.
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Committee members share steps taken in Spruce Mountain schools to address behavior issues
The RSU 73 Behavior Committee gives report at board of directors meeting Thursday on what is being done to address behavior issues in Spruce Mountain schools.
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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 […]
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Mt. Blue High School boys JV cross country team are KVAC champions
AUGUSTA — The Mt. Blue High School boys JV cross country team won the KVAC JV Championship at Cony High School on Saturday, Oct. 19. The Cougars placed four runners among the top eight for a comfortable win over runner-up Camden Hills. Sophomores Nick DeMarco and Damian Wynn placed second and third overall for Mt. […]
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Movie Review: ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’
Back in 2019, “Joker” managed to make over $1 billion at the global box office and earn 11 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and a Best Actor win for Joaquin Phoenix. I recall respecting the movie for Phoenix’s performance and the inspired idea to paint him as a Scorsese-style antihero, but I also recall not […]
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Guest Column: A tale of two hurricanes and the breakthrough ’54 Election in Maine
The recent Hurricane Helene at the end of September and then Milton just 13 days later are an unusual onslaught. It is not only a tragedy for the southeastern US but also one also one with potential implications for the choice of national leaders at a time only a few weeks out from the November […]
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Guest Opinion: Harris reflects our values
When I was a girl in Farmington, I was in awe of Republicans like Sen. Margaret Chase Smith and Democrats like Sen. Edmund Muskie. For many years Western Maine produced strong leaders of both parties who served our state and our country well during the toughest of times. Their integrity was important to them. Their […]
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Project 2025 and the risk to healthcare
To the Editor: As nurses we are writing this opinion in our role as patient advocates. Previous letters have been dedicated to informing you of the dangers of the planned Project 2025, the playbook for the next conservative administration. Project 2025 threatens the health, safety, and well-being of you, your loved ones, and our country. […]