FARMINGTON — Local gardeners can take advantage of a new in-person learning opportunity offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension this fall. The 6-part series, called Fall in the Garden, will be held from 4-5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 20 through Oct. 11. Two sessions will be hosted by Franklin County Extension in […]
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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Pets of the Week
Franklin County Animal Shelter, 207-778-2638, located at 550 Industry Rd. in Farmington, has selected the Pets of the Week. Jeremiah is a five year old male. Jeremiah is a very affectionate and cuddly man, and a very good singer. He came here with his sisters Sarah-Lee Sophia and Lacey-Ann after their owner, who loved them […]
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Infrastructure improvement grant awarded to Black Acres Farm
The grant will provide more options for consumers as well as other livestock producers.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
Farmington Fair to have a ‘good array of vendors’
Farmington Fair will be Sept. 18 to 24 with most buildings not opening until noon on weekdays.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Region to remember Sept. 11, POW/MIA Recognition Day
A 9/11 service will be held in Livermore Falls’ Union Park at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11. POW/MIA Recognition Day will be remembered at the POW/MIA Memorial 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at the POW/MIA Memorial in Jay.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Livermore approves tax rate, to offer employees family health insurance
The tax rate, the same as last year is $16 per $1,000 of property valuation. Employees will be offered partial coverage of their family’s health insurance.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
RSU 73 return to school sees notable differences
The biggest change this year is at the elementary school where parents now use a new route to pick students up after school.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Community rides for Ryan Hallman
Family, friends and community members turn out to support the Hallman family.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Fleece, fiber and more from new Farmington alpaca farm
Happy Snowman Alpaca Farm relocated from Massachusetts to 253 Knowlton Corner Road, then took time to rebuild the new property to make it suitable for animals and visitors.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Livermore officials offer expanded health insurance to employees
Town would pay 65% coverage for spouses and children.