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.
Robert “Bob” Staples retains chairmanship of Jay-based school board; Don Emery elected vice chairman
Both men were elected by votes of 7-6.
Farmington to hold Arbor Day event Saturday afternoon at Walton’s Mill Park in West Farmington
Hosting an Arbor Day event is a requirement of the Tree City USA program which Farmington has participated in for 47 years.
Remember ME photo exhibit honors the contributions of residents in Maine’s assisted living facilities
Russell ‘Rusty’ Christensen spent his early retirement years in Farmington, Holman Ferguson was from Rangeley and Leo Gallant was born in Wilton.
Memorial Day events planned in Farmington, Weld
The centennial of the Teague World War I Memorial Arch in Farmington will be celebrated while an updated monument in Weld will be dedicated on Monday, May 27.
Plant sales provide opportunities for area gardeners to add to their collections while helping local organizations fund projects
Several area entities hold annual plant sales to help fund scholarships and other projects.
Veterans to honor those from Fayette, Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls who never made it home during Memorial Day observances
Wreaths will be placed at memorials in Fayette, Livermore and Livermore Falls, others during the Memorial Day parade in Jay and Livermore Falls.
Bid for 1st phase of Holland Strong tennis court renovation in Jay approved
Spruce Mountain High School tennis teams are holding a fundraiser for the project through June 3 with a goal of raising $10,000.
Student success on standardized tests discussed at board of directors meeting in Jay
Student and teacher attendance, strong home support and students putting in their best efforts were some of the factors that can affect standardized test scores, according to Superintendent Scott Albert.