This is the second time Farmington selectmen have rejected bids for needed roof work at the Community Center.
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 inCommunity, Uncategorized
Golfers help former school nurse prepare for winter
JAY — Members of the Spruce Mountain High School golf team recently helped long time school nurse Jackie Kilbreth prepare for the winter by hauling and stacking wood for her and her husband, Scott, who live in Dixfield. The team did the same for Kilbreth’s son, Joe who lives next door to the couple. The […]
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Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Athletes’ safety ends Spruce Mountain football season
Injuries during the season dropped available players from the 20s to only 12, an unsafe situation for players who had to step into roles they weren’t prepared for and those they needed to help protect.
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“As long as the stories live, our spirits live”: University of Maine at Farmington holds panel discussion on Wabanaki struggles
As part of Indigenous Peoples Week, University of Maine at Farmington held a panel discussion Oct. 16 on the Wabanaki’s current political struggles, the journey to date to assert sovereignty and efforts by others along the way.
Posted inCommunity, Uncategorized
Supplies sought by 3C Society to help Norlands
3C Society is asking for cookies and wreath making supplies as part of its efforts to help with Christmas at Norlands.
Posted inSports
David Robbins Youth Sports Fund established
The David Robbins Youth Sports Fund will ‘level the playing field’ for Farmington youth.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Property taxes going up in Farmington; new police officer introduced
Former Lewiston officer hired for Farmington police force.
Posted inSchools and Education
Local teams compete at robotics event in Oakland
Knights of Katahdin 9055 was part of the winning alliance while Blue Crew 6153 was able to overcome early challenges and make it to the playoffs.
Posted inLife & Culture
Wilton churches hold blessing of animals, plan future events
Wilton Ecumenical Community Outreach [WECO] for years has been supporting the greater Wilton community in various ways and has planned several events through the end of the year.
Posted inNews
Farmington supports opposition to national wildlife refuge
Selectmen on Tuesday, Sept. 26, approved supporting a letter of opposition to the proposed national wildlife refuge in northern Franklin County.