Changing all lighting at the Farmington Police Department building from fluorescent to LED will save 49,408 watt hours in an eight hour day.
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 & State
Apple crop in Franklin County could be smaller than normal, damaged
Only Morrison Hill Orchard in Farmington saw no damage from the late freeze May 18.
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Posted inCommunity
Players needed for Monday night concerts in Farmington
Weather permitting, Western Maine Foothills Band provides a free concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday night through Aug. 28 at Meetinghouse Park in Farmington.
Posted inNews
Volunteers needed to assist Ukrainian refugees
In addition to hosting refugees, there are several other ways for people in the area to help.
Posted inLocal & State
Maple syrup producers’ 2023 yields depended on location
In Franklin County, the further north a producer lives, maple syrup yields were lower.
Posted inLocal Government, News
With no assessor, Farmington contracts with Sidney firm to complete tax commitment
No applications for a permanent solution to the town’s assessing needs were received.
Posted inSchools and Education
Spruce Mountain High School seniors told graduation is both conclusion and introduction
More than $300,000 was awarded this year, principal TJ Plourde announced at graduation Sunday, June 11, at Griffin Field in Livermore Falls.
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Horse, ox pulling this weekend at Farmington fairgrounds
Maine Draft Horse and Ox Association is hosting the Spring Pull Saturday and Sunday, June 10 and 11, at the Farmington fairgrounds.
Posted inLocal & State
Over 100-year-old tulip poplar tree in Farmington is unusual
A tulip poplar tree near the Octagon House in Farmington is more than 100 years old, was probably imported and planted there by the Mallett family.
Posted inLocal & State
Plants pilfered in front of church, library in Wilton
Last week it was discovered plants had been removed from boxes in front of the First Congregational Church and more were missing from a large pot near the library Sunday morning, June 4.