STATE — Organizations representing Maine’s superintendents and school boards are welcoming the announcement by Governor Janet Mills Friday, Oct. 4, of the creation of a new commission studying Maine’s school construction needs and financing. Steven Bailey, the executive director of the Maine School Boards Association, said the new commission is a welcome step towards addressing […]
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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MaineCF scholarships available to adult learners
STATE — Adult learners returning to school may be eligible for scholarships from the Maine Community Foundation [MaineCF]. Eligible scholarship recipients will receive a one or two-year certificate or four-year degree at the end of the program and meet one of the following requirements: be over the age of 25, work full time while enrolled […]
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Bikers for Behavioral Health: 185-Mile ride kicks off in Farmington
FARMINGTON — MaineHealth Franklin Hospital will proudly serve as the starting point for this year’s “Bikers for Behavioral Health” ride on Saturday, Oct. 19. The 185-mile benefit motorcycle ride, organized by Maine Behavioral Healthcare [soon to be rebranded as MaineHealth Behavioral Health], aims to raise awareness and much-needed funds for behavioral health services across Maine […]
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Author Bill Roorbach to read from Beep Oct. 24
FARMINGTON — This October, the Thursday Island Reading Series makes its scintillating second offering to the Farmington literary scene. The Thursday Island Reading Series – a collaboration between Devany Doak and Garrett Booksellers, Twice Sold Tales, and The Rustica Journal – invites acclaimed authors to read their work and, in the spirit of classic Maine […]
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ArtsFarmington Presents Phantom of the Opera Oct. 27
FARMINGTON — Just in time for Halloween, ArtsFarmington is hosting a special screening of the classic silent horror film “Phantom of the Opera,” featuring Lon Chaney as Erik, the Phantom. The event will take place Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. at the Emery Community Arts Center. Lon Chaney, renowned for his mastery in portraying tortured […]
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Vote for Stephan Bunker
To the Editor: To my fellow residents of Farmington and Chesterville, Please consider casting your vote on Nov. 5 for Stephan Bunker for state representative for Farmington and Chesterville, who will bring to the job the values of a lifetime of commitment to his community and country. As a longtime reporter covering Farmington area news […]
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Halls of Horrors returns
WILTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is gearing up for another amazing Halloween event! Halls of Horror, our premier haunted house, at 128 Weld Road, Wilton: the old Bass Shoe factory – will run this year on Oct. 18, 19, 25 and 26 from 7 – 10 p.m. The last group will go […]
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For little ghosts and ghouls, Farmington celebrates Halloween
FARMINGTON — Halloween is being celebrated in Spooktacular style this year in Farmington. There are many kid friendly events happening. Here is a schedule for your convenience: Friday, Oct. 25: • UMF Rotaract Trunk-or-Treat 5 – 6 p.m. in the High Street Parking Lot at UMF. Saturday, Oct. 26: • Rotary Window painting in the […]
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Concert series welcomes award winning duo
FARMINGTON — Old South Church Concert Series welcomes the award winning, worldly acclaimed duo of Chris Newman (guitarist) and Máire Ní Chathasaigh (Celtic harp) to Farmington for the first time on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. General admission tickets will be $25. Seniors (65+) and students (12 y/o […]
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Book helps overcome rudeness in oneself, others
AUGUSTA—Rudeness seems to be everywhere these days. In his new book, “Rudeness Rehab: Reclaiming Civility in the Workplace and Your Home Space” (2024, Indie Books International), psychologist and author John M. O’Brien compares the spread of rudeness in our culture to the spread of COVID-19, “[it’s] like a new pandemic plaguing human interactions worldwide.” One […]