January During a public Zoom meeting, Wilton Selectmen reviewed two concept designs for replacing the retaining wall at Wilson Lake. Jeff Read from Sevee & Maher Engineers (SME) and Jessica Kimball from Terrence J. DeWan & Associates Landscape Architects and Planners (tjd&a) presented the designs, Concept A and Concept B. Both concepts include a paved […]
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 officials discuss budget numbers
The Town Office will close 4 p.m. Dec. 30 for staff to work on year end reports.
Local organic farms hopeful for new milk market
Danone/Horizon has offered to extend its contracts an additional six months but most local producers are looking to be picked up by another processor.
Farmington board approves 7.3% COLA for employees
The cost of living adjustment for employees next year will cost the town just over $177,000.
RSU 73 survey points out barriers to adult education
A collaboration between Western Maine Community Action and Spruce Mountain Adult and Community Education is working to expand childcare in greater Franklin County, making it easier for adults to work full-time or expand their education.
Livermore woman presented Boston Post Cane
Joan Lauzier is the town’s oldest resident at 96 years young.
More letters to Santa
Mrs. Landry’s Grade I class at Spruce Mountain Primary School Dear Santa, How are you? For Christmas I would like fluffy slime and a new pair of shoes and a bunny stuffy. Love Maelei Dear Santa, How is Mrs Claus? for Chrit-mas I wood lik hovr-bord and a dron. I love you Santa Parker […]
Farmington board approves 7.3% cost of living adjustment for employees in 2022
The cost of living adjustment for employees next year will cost the town just over $177,000, Town Manager Christian Waller said.