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 welcomes one new, one returning police officer
Police Officer Ethan Whitney is new to the area, while school resource Officer Matthew Brann has experience with Franklin County Sheriff and Farmington Police departments.
Livermore officials discuss request to fix roads
The board also approved funds for a joint appraisal effort with Jay and Livermore Falls regarding the valuation of four hydroelectric facilities located in the three towns.
Mt. Blue robotics team is busy competing and fundraising
Between holding fundraisers at local festivals the team competed in a offseason meet in Worcester, Massachusetts, on Sunday, Aug. 1.
Wilton Lions Club supports Special Olympics and more
To support their projects, fundraisers this month include a blueberry pancake breakfast, a lobster feed and the annual giant yard sale.
Agenda for Aug. 10 Farmington Board of Selectmen meeting
Farmington Board of Selectmen Agenda 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10 ***The conduct of the meeting will include remote access by telephonic, video, and electronic means. The public may attend in person or by viewing the livestream at http://mtbluetv.org/program-live-stream-farmington-selectmen.html or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MBTV11/ and/or calling 778-6538*** Item 1: Pledge of Allegiance Item 2: To hold a […]
Photo: Runners show off fleet feet at Blueberry Fest
More than 50 runners in four age categories took part in the Blueberry Fest 1-Mile Fun Run, Friday evening in Wilton. The runners are seen lining up near the GD Cushing School just prior to the start of the race. Pam Harnden/Livermore Falls Advertiser
Family fun abounds at Summer Fest in Farmington
Craft sales, musical entertainment, children’s activities, fireworks and a movie special provided lots of opportunities for family fun during Summer Fest in Farmington.
Chesterville Family Fun Day returns Aug. 14
The event was canceled last year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Fund proposed for Farmington solar project revenues
Some $20 million in taxes will be coming to the town from the 30 year lease agreement.