Spruce Mountain High School students and mentors who are part of Blue Crew FIRST Robotics Competition Team 6153 were given permission to travel to all out-of-state competitions at the Regional School Unit 73 board of directors meeting Jan. 11.
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.
Parent shares concerns about books, bullying in Jay schools
Roger Moulton of Livermore Falls shared concerns with Regional School Unit 73 board of directors on Thursday about the appropriateness of some books in school libraries and bullying in the schools.
LaCroix hopes to keep Farmington one of the best towns to live, work in
Erica LaCroix became the town manager in mid-December.
Farmington Police Department to purchase new cameras
Farmington Select Board approves Police Department purchasing new security cameras using leftover personnel funds.
Stephan Bunker to step down from Farmington Select Board
Bunker announced Tuesday, Jan. 9, he is not seeking reelection with his time on the Select Board ending at the annual town meeting onch 25.
Farmington Police Department to buy new security cameras with leftover personnel funds
Police Chief Kenneth Charles requested funds remaining in the personnel line be used to purchase and install new cameras at the Police Department.
First baby of New Year born at Franklin Memorial Hospital is from Livermore Falls
Michele Meservey of Livermore Falls at 8:20 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, delivered Maddox Archer Meservey by Caesarian section at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington.
Livermore asked to help fund summer recreation program
This year Livermore has been asked to pay towards the summer recreation program held in Livermore Falls which accepts children from Livermore, Livermore Falls and Jay.
Wednesday workers and warm up: a place to gather, learn new things
This is the second year of the program which meets twice monthly during the winter.