The Fiddlehead Festival returns to Farmington, after pandemic hiatus, in its new location at the University of Maine at Farmington.
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.
Spruce Mountain Outdoor Club given OK for Moose River canoe trip
The students and staff will spend one day preparing and learning needed skills then spend three days on the river.
Farmington sewer budget doesn’t pass, rate can’t be set
Selectmen Scott Landry and Matthew Smith supported the proposed budget, Selectmen Joshua Bell and Byron Staples opposed it, and Selectman Stephan Bunker was absent.
Walton’s Mill Park to be closed June to December
Access to the park and parking lot will not be allowed for safety reasons while construction is underway this year.
Supper Saturday is last “Wilton Maine Supports Ukraine” event
“All meals are prepared with love and prayers for Ukraine,” organizer Dawn Girardin said.
Farmington sewer budget fails to pass
The Maine Municipal Association manual indicates a town’s sewer budget must be approved before rates can be set, according to Farmington Town Manager Christian Waller.
Mark Chretien retains Livermore selectperson seat
Voters passed all articles on the warrant, casting ballots at Spruce Mountain Primary School.
Spruce Mountain school district to continue validation of budget
Hundreds went to the polls in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls on Tuesday.
Livermore officials discuss using ARPA funds for building upgrades
Selectpersons discussed using American Rescue Plan Act funds to install a well and bathroom at the transfer station and build an addition on the highway garage.