Two years ago, the district changed to early releases to provide more time for professional development.
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.
Riverside Greenhouses in Farmington showcases new greenhouses, expanded retail area
A $90,000 grant obtained last year combined with owner investment fueled expansion to nine greenhouses, new retail space and additional staff.
Bids to replace fencing at Hippach Field in Farmington rejected
One bid for masonry work was received but none for concrete and excavation which are also needed.
Fowler’s Roofing awarded bid to replace shingles on 11 buildings at Hippach Field in Farmington
Three bids were received for the project which is expected to be completed mid-June.
Grant funding provides Envirothon kits for Maine schools, programs interested in forming a team and competing
The kits valued at $200 will be given free to the first 20 schools or programs that agree to form a team to compete in the 2025 Envirothon.
Grant funding provides Envirothon kits for Maine schools, programs interested in forming a team and competing
The kits valued at $200 will be given free to the first 20 schools or programs that agree to form a team to compete in the 2025 Envirothon.
Youth will have their artwork depicting animals on display Saturday evening May 11 at the Chesterville Center Union Meeting House
The art will be part of the Animal Tales event.
Critters galore: Youth will have their artwork depicting animals on display in Chesterville
The art will be on display Saturday evening, May 11 at the Chesterville Center Union Meeting House as part of the Animal Tales event.
Maine high schools, youth organizations that commit to Envirothon next year are eligible for free starter kit
Grant funding has made 20 kits, valued at $200 each, available for free to high schools and youth organizations that commit to start Envirothon teams and compete next year.