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.
Livermore needs new fire truck
Ongoing electrical issues with Engine I are the reason a new truck is needed, according to Fire Chief Donald Castonguay.
Livermore nomination papers available Jan. 18
Elections for two Selectpersons, two representatives to the RSU 73 Board of Directors, and Town Clerk will be held Tuesday, April 26.
Some skating rinks open, Weld event canceled
Farmington Parks and Recreation Department hopes to have the rink at Hippach Field open by mid-January.
Farmington sends one marijuana ordinance change to voters
Selectmen will consider a request to increase the number of marijuana facilities in Farmington when they conduct a planned review of the ordinance.
Fire Chief Donald Castonguay says Livermore needs new firetruck sooner than expected
Engine 1 has ongoing electrical issues, making it unreliable.
COVID-19 numbers may be dropping in RSU 73
Additional cases may be reported now that vacation has ended.
Farmington hires accounting firm for treasurer duties
Treasurer LucyAnn Cook resigned earlier this month and only one person, who wasn’t qualified, applied.
Farmington board discusses bridge, ARPA funds
No commitments were made on financial support for the Rail Trail Bridge or how to use American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Farmington hires accounting firm to take on treasurer duties
After Treasurer LucyAnn Cook resigned, one person applied but was not qualified for the job.