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.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Farmington board supports Maine Trails Bond Initiative
Selectmen in Farmington on Jan. 9 approved Town Manager Erica LaCroix sending a letter of support for LD 1156, a state bond initiative that if passed will establish funding for outdoor recreation.
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Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Laura Merrill to attend national food safety program
Regional School Unit 73 Food Service Director Laura Merrill has been selected to attend a national, one-week food safety program at Kansas State University in April.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Local Sports
Original Jay, Livermore Falls schools’ sports banners being auctioned next month
Questions remain about who decided to sell them and when, and whether RSU 73 directors had input.
Posted inBusiness, The Franklin Journal
Rustic Roots Farm expands, adds New Sharon facility
Rustic Roots Farm recently opened Root Down Market, a restaurant and farm market in New Sharon.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Separate tree ordinance proposed in Farmington
Selectmen were told Jan. 9 that a separate Tree Ordinance is needed to continue being named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Money moves approved for Farmington Recreation
On Jan. 9 Board of Selectmen authorized moving money to two different Recreation Department accounts, accepted a $100 donation for supplies.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Future of Fayette’s Starling Hall to be determined
Since voters rejected $500,000 for matching funds to help renovate the building in 2022, a 2023 survey showed most townspeople want to keep the building and it is hoped three meetings will determine next steps.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Concerns raised about reading material, bullying in Spruce Mountain schools
Roger Moulton of Livermore Falls shared concerns about the appropriateness of some books in school libraries and bullying in the schools with Regional School Unit 73 board of directors on Thursday night, Jan. 11.