To the Editor: I am proud to lend my support for Stephan Bunker as the best candidate for the House of representatives for Farmington and Chesterville. I have had the pleasure of serving with Steve on the Board of Selectmen, with his extensive experience as an elected official it was always reassuring to call upon […]
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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Donald J. Trump is unfit to be Commander In Chief
To the Editor: “I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic…” I took this oath when I entered the service to our country and, thereafter, every time I assumed a higher level of office. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would encounter a […]
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Extensions offer maple grading school in October
FALMOUTH — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of Vermont Extension will offer an in-person International Maple Grading School on Friday, Oct. 25, and Saturday, Oct. 26, starting at 8:30 a.m. both days. The two-day workshop will be held at the UMaine Extension Cumberland County office, 75 Clearwater Drive in Falmouth. The course includes […]
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Political portal launched to empower young Maine leaders
STATE — Maine Youth Action launched the Maine Youth Political Portal [MYPP] Oct. 11. The MYPP is an online resource and inspiration made by and for young Mainers interested in civic engagement, especially those looking to run for publicly elected political office. It consists of a library of informational and training resources, a list of […]
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Mary Ryan to be honored Oct. 23
FARMINGTON — Mary Ryan will be honored from 3-5 p.m. Oct 23 for over 40 years of service to Everyone’s Resource Depot. The event will be held in room 012 in the Education Center which is on the lower level across from the depot and accessible from Lincoln Street. Everyone’s Resource Depot set up shop […]
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Franklin Hospital welcomes new surgeon
FARMINGTON — Michael Damiani, DO, has joined the care team at MaineHealth Franklin Hospital as a surgeon. Dr. Damiani received his medical degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford followed by a rural general surgery residency at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, New York, a renowned program that is specifically designed […]
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Library to host talk on emerald ash borer
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Public Library will be hosting a presentation by Maine Forest Service Entomologist Colleen Teerling on the topic of the invasive emerald ash borer and how it is affecting the ash tree population in Maine. The discussion will take place on Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. in the Holman Room of the […]
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High Peaks Alliance receives donation for benches
MADRID – The High Peaks Alliance is thrilled to announce the recent donation of lumber by Ginni Robie of Madrid, which has enabled the creation of six Aldo Leopold benches along the Perham Stream Birding Trail. These benches, crafted with care by local builder Greg West of New Portland, are a significant enhancement to the […]
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High Peaks Alliance receives $92,000 tourism grant
REGION — In a significant boost for Maine’s tourism sector, the Maine Office of Tourism has announced the allocation of over $1 million to eight organizations as part of the final round of the Tourism Marketing & Development Recovery Program. Among the recipients, the High Peaks Alliance was awarded $92,000. This award is a pivotal […]
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Food Council now nonprofit, hires executive director
FARMINGTON — The Greater Franklin Food Council is pleased to announce it has newly been recognized as a nonprofit organization. Since 2020, GFFC has been fiscally sponsored by St. Joseph’s Church. The organization embarked on the process of becoming an independent charitable organization in December 2023 and was awarded nonprofit status by the IRS in […]