Acritelli was first named VFW Teacher of the Year by Jay Post 3335 and District 9, then recognized as the state middle school 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.
Spruce Mountain High School to auction sports banners Feb. 5-10
After temporarily being put on hold, Spruce Mountain High School Principal TJ Plourde announced the auction of original banners from Livermore Falls and Jay high schools during the Regional School Unit 73 board of directors meeting Thursday evening, Jan. 25.
RSU 73 board hears books, bullying concerns
Community members shared concerns about books and bullying in Spruce Mountain schools at the Regional School Unit 73 board of directors meeting Thursday night, Jan. 25.
Spruce Mountain school board in Jay hears books, bullying complaints
Residents addressed Regional School Unit 73 directors Thursday night.
Fiddle Fern Studio features various skill sets
Debra Cook and her husband Scott have opened Fiddle Fern Studio at 161 Front St. in Farmington.
Farmington officials get first look at 2024 budget
The first draft shows an increase of $762,719, or 5.3% over current spending, but officials stress that could change during the budget process.
Theresa Besson of Chesterville is 99 years young
Theresa Besson was born Jan. 26, 1925.
Farmington’s proposed budget 5.3% more than 2023
The spending plan is $762,719 more but officials stress it could change.
RSU 73 staff steps up during December flood
Bus drivers, custodians and kitchen staff went above and beyond when asked to provide emergency shelter for Pinnacle Health and Rehab residents and their caregivers during the December 2023 wind and rain storm.