Garrett Hunt is very thankful for what the school, his community and family have done for him.
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.
Farmington parish receives Salt & Light Award
Each year Farmington Area Ecumenical Ministry recognizes an entity for exceptional community support or service with the Salt & Light Award.
More volunteers wanted for Buttons for Babes project in Jay
Buttons for Babes Giving Circle has been in existence for more than 10 years, is seeking more volunteers for the project which supports children in need in the community.
Spruce Mountain team wins regional Envirothon competition for third consecutive year
Senior team members Abrahm Geissinger, Owen Schwab and Daniel Wilson along with juniors Leah Burgess and Brenden Veillieux earned the highest score the team has ever achieved in Maine competitions.
Farmington assessing issues continue
An assessing firm is needed to complete work prior to determining the tax commitment and sending out the tax bills, interim Town Manager Cornell Knight told Selectmen Tuesday night, May 23.
Farmington hospital now has two chaplains to assist with spirituality services
Chaplains respond to the divine and religious needs of patients and their families.
Farmington board approves money for heat pump installations
A grant will reimburse the town for the pumps at the Community Center and Hippach Field field house.
Siblings from Spruce Mountain High School in Jay earn top two spots
Surviving triplets Emma and Lucas Towers compete in the classroom, on the field and give back to their community.
Franklin County farmers face flooded fields, formidable damage after storm
For farmers, sand deposits and other debris left in fields, eroded roads, uprooted fences, land washed away and loss of work already done this spring are some aftermaths following the May 1st flooding.
Fundraiser May 20 for Chesterville playground
Unexpected costs mean more money is needed for installation of the new playground.