The property tax rate will be set at the Sept. 14 meeting after other decisions are made.
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.
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Local businesses named ‘The Best Places to Work in Maine’
REGION — The Maine State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management late last month unveiled its annual ranking for “The Best Places to Work in Maine,” with 100 employers making the 2021 list, many of them with a presence locally. The local winners by size include: Small employers (15-49 U.S. employees) Franklin-Somerset Federal […]
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RSU 73 board roles negativity addressed after mask mandate
Information on the role of school board members was provided by Board Chairman Robert Staples.
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Adult Ed partners with Healthy Living for ME
FRANKLIN COUNTY — Healthy Living for ME is pleased to welcome Franklin County Adult Education as a new community provider within the organization. As a community provider, Franklin County Adult Education partners with Healthy Living for ME to bring workshops to the local community to help Mainers improve their health and wellness. Beginning this fall, […]
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POW/MIA recognition ceremony Sept. 17
JAY — Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post 3335, AMVETS Lane Dube Post 33, and American Legion Post 10 plus their Auxiliaries will hold the annual public POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at the POW/MIA Memorial, corner of Route 4 and Riley Road. All members, guests, and public are welcome. Event will occur, […]
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Help available for those struggling to pay rent, utilities
To The Editor: The Covid-19 Pandemic has put a financial strain on many Mainers, and for some that means struggling to pay rent and utility costs. On August 26, the US Supreme Court blocked the Biden administration from enforcing a temporary eviction ban that was put in place because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Through […]
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UMF recognized as top Bachelor’s college
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington is honored to be recognized by Washington Monthly’s 2021 annual college rankings as a top Bachelor’s College in the U.S., and the top Maine College to make the list. It has also been named a Best Bang for the Buck College in the Northeast. In its ranking […]
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Gawler family to perform at UMF Amphitheater
FARMINGTON — The Gawler family will be performing 4:30 p.m. Sept. 19 in the UMF Amphitheater behind the UMF Student Center and the High Street parking lot. Admission is $10, free for those 18 and under and for UMF students. Chairs or blankets should be brought to sit on. John and Ellen Gawler and their […]