Superintendent Scott Albert notified the community of the temporary suspension of contact tracing prior to, then noted it again during the Regional School Unit 73 Board of Directors meeting.
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.
Farmington postpones Martin Luther King Jr. Day service due to storm
Event expected to be rescheduled, possibly to later this week.
Spruce Mountain School District suspends tracing COVID-19 contacts
RSU 73 Superintendent Scott Albert cited new guidelines from the state CDC.
Farmington board OKs $200K towards Rail Trail Bridge
A $2 million federal grant to be submitted later this month requires commitment now from local or state sources for 20% matching funds.
Ice fishing derby on Crowell Pond is Jan. 22
Proceeds will benefit the New Sharon Snow Riders Club.
Farmington’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day service to be held via Zoom
Farmington Area Ecumenical Ministry will be celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr. at noon Monday, Jan. 17, via Zoom with no in-person service this year.
Farmington nomination papers due Jan. 27
Two selectman seats and two positions on the Regional School Unit 9 Board of Directors will be elected at the March 28 Annual Town Meeting.
Farmington approves $200,000 toward federal grant for new Rail Trail Bridge
Crossing the Sandy River, it would be longest pedestrian, longest single-span snowmobile bridge in the state.
Jay VFW, Auxiliary announces contest winners
Winners in a singing and essay writing contest have been named.
RSU 73 to hold Coffee Talks beginning Jan. 14
The Coffee Talks will be held mornings twice monthly at Lafleur’s Restaurant in Jay.