Theresa Besson was born on Jan. 26, 1925.
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.
Posted inLocal Government
Farmington’s proposed budget 5.3% more than 2023
The spending plan is $762,719 more but officials stress it could change.
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Posted inBusiness
Rustic Roots Farm expands, adds New Sharon facility
Everything on the menu in the restaurant portion features local farms with every dish having something from Franklin County in it, according to the owner.
Posted inLocal & State
Future of Fayette’s Starling Hall to be determined
Since voters rejected $500,000 for matching funds to help renovate the building in 2022, a 2023 survey showed most townspeople want to keep the building and it is hoped three meetings will determine next steps.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Parent shares concerns about books, bullying in Jay schools
Roger Moulton of Livermore Falls shared concerns with Regional School Unit 73 board of directors on Thursday about the appropriateness of some books in school libraries and bullying in the schools.
Posted inLocal Government
Stephan Bunker to step down from Farmington Select Board
Bunker announced Tuesday, Jan. 9, he is not seeking reelection with his time on the Select Board ending at the annual town meeting onch 25.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Government
Farmington Police Department to buy new security cameras with leftover personnel funds
Police Chief Kenneth Charles requested funds remaining in the personnel line be used to purchase and install new cameras at the Police Department.
Posted inLocal & State
Storm, mild weather impacting area skating options in Franklin County
Ice skating rinks in Farmington and Weld are not open yet, while the one in Wilton hopes to open Saturday.
Posted inCommunity News, Local & State
Franklin Memorial Hospital welcomes first baby of the New Year
Maddox Archer Meservey was born at 8:20 a.m. Tuesday by Caesarian section.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Spruce Mountain schools seek waiver for days missed in October due to mass shooting
Two towns and one school in Regional School Unit 73 are in Androscoggin County, which was under a shelter-in-place recommendation Oct. 26 and 27.