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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PublishedAugust 25, 2023
Spruce Mountain directors approve chaga mushroom project
JAY — Regional School Unit 73 directors on Thursday conditionally approved a contract for JustNiks Micosilva to work with teachers and students to raise chaga mushrooms on district land. “The Spruce Mountain mycoforestry outdoor research project gives Spruce Mountain High School students the opportunity to learn about fungi in an outdoor environment,” teacher Rob Taylor […]
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PublishedAugust 24, 2023
Selectmen OK $90,000 grant for Riverside Greenhouses
Riverside Greenhouses and Florist LLC owner Garrett Reynolds plans to build a 2,400 square foot year-round heated greenhouse, expand the floral/retail shop and hire four new employees.
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PublishedAugust 24, 2023
Chance encounter leads to luna moth studies
Kandi Karkos of Wilton was at a youth baseball game in Auburn when she saw a pair of Luna moths mating so she captured them and took them home to learn more about their life cycle.
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PublishedAugust 24, 2023
Concerns about deer discussed in Farmington
Officials with the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife attended the meeting, shared information and made suggestions about reducing the deer population.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2023
Farmington Select Board approves greenhouse grant; hears complaints of nuisance deer
Residents ask how to curb nuisance deer to prevent crop damage and diseases.
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PublishedAugust 22, 2023
Volunteers needed for Ag Day at Farmington Fair
Ag Day at Farmington Fair returns this year after a three-year hiatus, with volunteers needed for a variety of tasks to make the day a success for all.
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PublishedAugust 22, 2023
Creating memories at Brettuns Pond beach
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PublishedAugust 22, 2023
Livermore raises figure used to set tax commitment
For years, Livermore has used $375,000 projected excise tax revenue when setting the tax commitment, this year selectpersons agreed to increase the amount to $400,000.
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PublishedAugust 22, 2023
Bussing updates for Spruce Mountain schools
REGION — Norma Jackman, transportation director for Regional School Unit 73 has provided important updates regarding student bussing for the upcoming school year. Students from Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls attend Spruce Mountain Primary School in Livermore and the elementary, middle and high schools in Jay. Bus route schedules are found on the RSU 73 […]
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PublishedAugust 17, 2023
Walton’s Mill Park opens, dedication Sept. 29
After two years of construction, Walton’s Mill Park is now open to the public.
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