Highway Foreman Bill Nichols said most drivers today learn on automatic transmission vehicles, do not know how to drive a standard.
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.
Livermore Falls to close town office early for Trunk or Treat on Halloween
Plans are also underway to bring Santa and Mrs. Claus back to the gazebo, perhaps on a Saturday this year.
Farmington board accepts $5,000 donation for Philbrick Park in Farmington Falls
The donation was given by Farmington Falls Fire Co. Inc.
Farmington board approves sidewalk machine purchase for snow removal
Service and parts availability were factors in the bid consideration, Public Works Director Phil Hutchins said.
Photos: Spruce Mountain students begin new year
Family and friends gathered Thursday morning to see students attending Spruce Mountain schools head off for the first day of school.
Farmington board OKs sidewalk plow purchase
A Stillwater company will provide the plow and attachments for $162,995.
Livermore Falls sewer bills explained, revaluation starts earlier than expected
Town Clerk Doris Austin also said absentee ballots could be requested and would be sent out once available.
Spruce Mountain school system approves No Tolerance Policy for primary students, other handbook changes
Primary students who display aggressive behavior towards staff or other students will not be allowed to return to the classroom.
Photos: Ending hunger one find at a time
OTIS Federal Credit Union in Jay holds a yard sale Saturday, Aug. 24, to support the Campaign for Ending Hunger sponsored by Maine Credit Unions.
New principal at Spruce Mountain Primary School wants to help students achieve goals
Darcy Shink has masters degrees in literacy and educational leadership plus 17 years of teaching experience.