SALEM TOWNSHIP — The following Mt. Abram High School students have been recognized for academic excellence between April 5 and the end of the school year. HIGH HONORS: 93 or above in ALL academic subjects Grade 12: Samuel Cockerham, Mitch Coffren, Brooke Douglass, Willow Emery, Jordan Futrell, Payton Mitchell, Madison Robb, Karsyn Rolbiecki, Bear Rollins, […]
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.
Kingfield teacher wins national agricultural award
KINGFIELD — Selina Green Warren, a kindergarten teacher at Kingfield Elementary School in Kingfield is one of eight teachers who have been recognized nationally this year. The National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization [NAITCO], U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture [USDA-NIFA] and Farm Credit partner each year to honor teachers in […]
Kingfield POPS celebrates 20th
KINGFIELD — The highly anticipated 20th Anniversary Kingfield POPS Concert is set to take place on Saturday, June 29, featuring an extraordinary lineup of talented musicians and performers. This year’s concert will showcase the renowned Bangor Symphony Orchestra, along with regional favorites Micah Madore, Gina and the Red Eye Flight Crew, and The Walrus. In […]
Find Waldo in downtown Farmington
FARMINGTON — Where’s Waldo? In downtown Farmington, of course. The iconic children’s book character in the red-and-white-striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting twenty local businesses throughout our community this July. Find Waldo Local is a free, family-friendly summer activity and a wonderful way to support twenty local businesses, including 3D Games, Mixed Up, Reny’s […]
Eagles of Maine presentation July 2 in Phillips
PHILLIPS — Paul Motts of Bethel, an eagles naturalist, plans to present a program about “Eagles of Maine” at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, at the Phillips Area Community Center [The PACC] on Depot St in Phillips. The presentation will follow the annual PACC meeting and pot luck dinner. All are welcome to attend […]
Chesterville Family Fun Day Aug. 17
CHESTERVILLE — Mark your calendar now. The Chesterville Family Fun Day is set for Saturday, Aug. 17, with a rain date of Aug. 18. This year’s theme is ”Baseball Theme”. The activities are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both outside and inside. However, the day will kick off at 9 a.m. with Greg […]
CV Library summer reading program starts soon
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Carrabassett Valley Public Library Summer Reading Program begins now. The first 20 participants can pick up an Adventure Begins at Your Library backpack with enclosed reading log, stickers, bookmarks and your very own Backyard Scavenger Hunt card. Choose a pile of library books to borrow and bring them home in your new backpack. Participants will […]
Trump’s guilty verdict should disqualify him
To the Editor: Trump’s conviction in New York reaffirms the principle that no one – not even a former president – is above the law in the United States of America. The evidence presented to the jury was damning, including numerous falsified documents with Trump’s signature on them. Falsification of business records is a serious […]
Rules for Farmington parks may have language for each park added after vendor’s request is denied
Town of Farmington park rules state selling of goods and services is prohibited unless approved by the Board of Selectmen.
‘Trying to fill a void’: New restaurant opens in Wilton
The Square-Downtown Wilton is now open 4-10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.