FARMINGTON — At the Franklin County Animal Shelter, their lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms are open to the public Monday to Saturday, Noon to 4 pm. Dog adoptions are being performed by appointment only. Please call FCAS at 207-778-2638 during our office hours to schedule an appointment if you are interested in […]
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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Extension to hold food preservation webinar Sept. 23
FORT KENT — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an online class on dehydrating and freezing for food preservation from 6–7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23. Learn how to safely preserve foods by blanching and freezing, or by using a food dehydrator. Freezing instructions and a dehydration food guide will be emailed following the webinar. Registration […]
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Farmington’s new town manager looks to build on strong foundation
New Town Manager Christian Waller looks to strategic planning to ensure spending is in line with the community’s needs and desires.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue cross country teams win at-home meet
FARMINGTON — The Mt. Blue High School boys and girls cross country teams both earned victories in a four team home meet versus Cony, Gardiner, and Spruce Mt. on Friday, Sept. 3. Emma Charles took first place overall to lead the girls team. Bridget Reusch, Brynne Robbins, and Nora Charles took places four through six […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Peter Schofield leaves $812,162 to Weld Historical Society
Interest from the gift will go toward finishing the 1 School St. project, fund scholarships and assist town organizations.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Board members’ roles addressed after negativity surrounds masking mandate in Spruce Mountain schools
Board Chairman Robert Staples provided information on the role of school board members.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Livermore board accepts updated revaluation on Eagle Creek hydroelectric power generators
Other decisions are necessary before setting the property tax rate at the Sept. 14 meeting.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Livermore board changes contractor for cemetery mowing
There have been numerous complaints this year about care of the town’s cemeteries.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Twentieth anniversary of 9/11 to be remembered in Livermore Falls
All area community members and first responders are invited to attend.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
First day of school means seeing friends, looking forward to classes
Students were also excited to be back in school full time.