Denise Acritelli, a teacher at Spruce Mountain Middle School in Jay, was named Teacher of the Year for VFW District 9 and the state’s overall winner.
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.
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Farmington to replace plow truck damaged in December storm
The Wastewater/Sewer Department lost two plow trucks and a skid steer in the December 2023 flood.
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Winter Fun Day returns Saturday to Mt. Blue State Park
Winter Family Fun Day will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at Mt. Blue State Park headquarters, 299 Center Hill Road in Weld.
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Farmington shares information about revaluation process
FARMINGTON — The Town of Farmington has hired KRT Appraisal to complete a full revaluation. Two public information sessions will be held in early April, exact dates to be announced. According to Maine Revenue Service, “revaluation” means the development of new property valuations by a firm through the introduction of new grading and pricing schedules, […]
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Farmington gets funds from Domino’s Plowing for Pizza
Farmington is the eighth town nationwide to participate, will receive $25,000 to use towards winter operations.
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Farmington OKs replacing flood-damaged plow truck
The Wastewater/Sewer Department had two plow trucks and a skid steer damaged by flooding in the December 2023 storm.
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Winter Fun Day at Mt. Blue State Park is Saturday
Winter Family Fun Day will take place Saturday, Feb. 3, at Mt. Blue State Park headquarters at 299 Center Hill in Weld.
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Domino’s delivers $25,000 to Farmington in Plowing for Pizza campaign
Farmington is the eighth town nationwide to receive money, which will go toward a new sidewalk plow machine.
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Auction of sports banners from former Jay, Livermore Falls high schools canceled
The cancellation was announced Wednesday on the Spruce Mountain High School “Home of the Phoenix” Facebook page.
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VFW Post 9787 presents patriotism awards
Jonathan Carsley, a teacher from Buckfield Jr/Sr HIgh School was named the post’s teacher of the year while Rhyann Holden, who is homeschooled was the winner of the Voice of Democracy contest.