Mallory Merrill of Jay loves dancing and is studying to become a dance teacher.
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.
Upgrades made at Spruce Mountain Ski Area; manager needed
Spruce Mountain Ski Area has about 10 active volunteers who have put in a lot of time and work this year to make the slope safer while still affordable for families.
Jay food pantry renamed to include 3 towns
Tri-Town Ministerial Association Food Cupboard is now Food Cupboard Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls.
Farmington police: update given, expenses approved
Police Chief Kenneth Charles gave a department update in the wake of the Lewiston shootings, had several expenses approved by selectmen on Tuesday, Nov. 14.
Farmington police chief discusses preparedness in wake of Lewiston mass shooting
Selectmen also approved grant funds and expenses for the Police Department on Tuesday.
Intruder arrested after gaining access to two Spruce Mountain schools
It appears the intruder entered Spruce Mountain Middle School as a student was leaving, and then was apparently let into the high school by a student where he was later arrested and banned from the district.
Quilt honors ‘Forever Friday Friend’ in Farmington
Emily Doak Hartung was a shining light: an artist, teacher, hand quilter, successful business woman and friend to many.
Veterans in Franklin County to be honored Nov. 11 with various programs
Laying of wreaths, speeches, a presentation on Franklin County servicemen in WWI, meals, social gatherings and a service of patriotic songs are among events planned for Saturday, Nov. 11.
Bids for Farmington Community Center roof rejected
Farmington selectmen refused two bids for work on the Community Center roof, will seek quotes from reputable companies after it appeared the two bidders may have spoken with each other about the project.