Linda and Lou Lyman of Livermore have been married almost 56 years, say talking things out and trust have helped keep them together.
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.
Middle school teams win awards at state First Lego League Challenge meet
Spruce Mountain Middle School teams were named the core values winner and core values finalist at the Maine First Lego League Challenge State Championship held Feb. 3 in Brewer.
Jay-based school district budget proposal up 6.3%
The $24.67 million spending plan is $1.46 million more than this fiscal year.
A stranger’s concern drives him to great lengths, saving a Mercer man’s life
Discovery of a brain tumor, unknown connections and a feel good story have resulted from one stranger’s concern for someone he didn’t know.
Farmington officials ‘OK’ affordable housing support
Community Concepts has applied for funding from USDA-Rural Development to help families achieve homeownership and is looking for letters of support from towns those families may come from.
Adult education offers basic computer skills sessions
Spruce Mountain Adult and Community Education offers the program at several locations throughout the region.
Auction of sports banners canceled again
The auction cancellation was made Wednesday morning, Jan. 31, on the Spruce Mountain High School “Home of the Phoenix” Facebook page.
Proposed Farmington senior housing project moves forward
Avesta Housing is planning an affordable senior housing project at 126 Willow Springs Drive in Farmington, requested approval for a Community Development Block Grant to help fund it.