PHILLIPS — Because you asked – yes, there is a golf course in Phillips. Justafield Golf – an 18-hole par-3 course — is located on Route 4 across from what used to be Ron’s Texaco and Edmunds Market (now Sandy River Shop ‘n Save). Winona Davenport points out this is not a driving range as […]
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.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Weld
Town Office will be closed Sept. 19 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. for mandatory motor vehicle training, but will be open from 3-6 p.m. that day. For those of you who are suspicious, this is one of the days each year set aside for you – Friday the 13th. Friday the 13th has long […]
advertisement
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Briefly
Art PHILLIPS — Phillips Area Community Center will host an Art Show on Sunday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at PACC, 21 Depot St. Admission is free. There will be food for sale. Artists are sought for this one day event. Space or tables are $10 each – 6 or 8 foot […]
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Two Farmington businesses support Police Department’s active shooter training
Franklin Savings Bank donated $2,000 and Kyes Insurance chipped in $1,641 to cover costs for active shooter training held earlier this year in Farmington.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Donations cover costs of Farmington active shooter training
Donations from Franklin Savings Bank and Kyes Insurance covered costs associated with an active shooter training earlier this year attended by 65 law enforcement personnel from around the state.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County apple producers see some issues, but apples are there to pick
Orchards in Farmington and New Sharon are open for picking.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Federal funding for Farmington Police Department moves one step closer
CDS federal funding of $230,000 would improve security for the Farmington Police Department facility on Franklin Ave and help with investigations, safety and more throughout town.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Livermore Falls tax rate to increase $1.70
The property tax rate last year was $24.25 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
UMF presents reading by novelist Leela Corman
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington is excited to present graphic novelist, illustrator, painter and educator Leela Corman as the first reader of the 2024-25 season of its popular Visiting Writers series. This multifaceted artist creates entirely hand painted comics and graphic novels in watercolor, gouache and acrylics. She works primarily with Polish-Jewish […]
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
New partnership informs, empowers voters
PORTLAND — The Maine Library Association (MLA) and League of Women Voters of Maine (LWVME) has announced a new partnership to inform and empower voters ahead of the November 2024 election. Libraries and Maine Local League chapters have long worked together to co-host voter registration events, educational programs, and candidate forums. Many libraries promote the […]