Farmington Public Works has submitted a $75,225.29 claim to FEMA for damages incurred in the Dec. 2022 storm, plans to submit claims of $162,955 for the May storm and $28,475.27 for the June storm.
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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Farmington interviews three for town manager position
Selectmen interviewed three candidates for the open town manager position, expected a second round of interviews would be needed before a decision is made.
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Chaga mushroom project approved for Livermore Falls schools
Materials needed to grow chaga mushrooms will be provided and when they are harvested, proceeds will be donated to the district for STEM projects.
Posted inSchools and Education, Uncategorized
Livermore Falls area schools have several staff openings to start school year
Transportation/maintenance and special education have the most positions open as of Aug. 24.
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Concerns about deer discussed in Farmington
Officials with the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife attended the meeting, shared information and made suggestions about reducing the deer population.
Posted inCommunity News, Local Government, News
Farmington Select Board approves greenhouse grant; hears complaints of nuisance deer
Residents ask how to curb nuisance deer to prevent crop damage and diseases.
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Farmington traffic lights to be updated
In September, six traffic lights on Broadway and Main Street will receive cabinet and structural work with updates to the lights themselves occurring over the winter.
Posted inCommunity
Stuffed animals wanted for Wilton community project
The stuffed animals would be given to area law enforcement agencies, etc. to provide comfort for those experiencing sad/tragic situations.
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Masons donate bikes for books at end of Jay library’s summer reading program
Masons from Farmington and Wilton donated eight bikes that were raffled off.
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Ceremony for playground ribbon cutting taking place in Chesterville Aug. 19
The 11 a.m. ceremony will be part of a simplified Chesterville Fun Day.