The Spruce Mountain High School Envirothon team finished in 20th place at the National Conservation Foundation International Envirothon held July 23-30 in Ohio. It placed sixth in Aquatic Ecology and 11th in Soil Science.
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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Ag Day at Farmington Fair canceled
More than 1,000 students and chaperones had committed to attending, but only 10 presenters indicated they would be participating.
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Two SMMS students expelled indefinitely
Superintendent Scott Albert will develop a re-entry plan for each of the students.
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Two Spruce Mountain students expelled indefinitely
Regional School Unit 73 board cited disobedient and disorderly conduct as reasons for barring them from classes.
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Part of Farmington Fair Exhibition Hall removed
Estimated to be about 100 years old, the section of the Exhibition Hall closest to the racetrack was torn down Wednesday, Aug. 10, after it was determined needed repairs would be too expensive.
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Farmington crafting 20-year Capital Improvement Plan
The plan would help in the budget process, separate wants from needs.
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Farmington to develop 20-year Capital Improvement Plan
The plan would help in the budget process, separate wants from needs.
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High temperatures, no rain are taking a toll on farmers
Pastures are drying up, second crop hay isn’t growing, and yields may be lower due to weather conditions this summer.
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Input wanted on possible closure of Livermore beach
Selectpersons asked Administrative Assistant Aaron Miller to determine protocols used by towns with public beaches. They also agreed to have an outside company look at the paving done last November on Goding and Norlands roads.