Once operational, the Clearwater Solar Partners project will provide a number of environmental benefits and the electrical power produced will be used locally.
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 board says ‘no’ to solar moratorium
Abutters had expressed concern over the 75 foot setbacks in a solar farm application, but those distances have since increased significantly.
Local turnout above average for referendum-only election
REGION — Nov. 2 saw higher than normal turnout locally for an off-year election featuring referendum questions only. “The turnout has been unbelievable,” Ballot Clerk Jim Manter said mid-afternoon Nov. 2 in Livermore. “More than 200 absentees, about 30% of registered voters.” “It’s been steady all day,” Town Clerk Renda Guild noted. “It’s been a […]
Spruce Mountain students learning remotely until Monday
Many students and staff in Regional School Unit 73 have COVID-19.
Veterans Day events planned in Tri-Town region
Members of veterans organizations and their auxiliaries will hold services in the region Thursday morning, Nov. 11.
Livermore to consider Hollandstrong tennis court match in next budget
The request for about $9,000 of in-kind work, with similar amounts provided from Jay and Livermore Falls, must go to voters if selectpersons put it on the warrant.
Farmington Planning Board approves latest solar project
The array is expected to provide a environmental benefits and electrical power to be used locally.
Farmington board votes to not seek a moratorium for solar projects
Last week abutters expressed concern over the 75 foot setbacks in a solar farm application, but those distances have since increased.
Weld OKs Sunday on-premises liquor sales
The vote was a housekeeping issue that allows Kawanhee Inn to continue serving liquor on Sunday.