The Police Department has received a grant to upgrade a laptop and printer at the jail.
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 Government
Farmington board accepts KRT Appraisal’s bid for 2025 revaluation
Of the $312,500 approved by Selectmen for the revaluation, $295,000 is for the revaluation and transferring to a new software program. Business personal property will also be included for an additional $17,500.
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Posted inSchools and Education
Jay area high school rafting trip to Moose River approved
This will be the third year for the Spruce Mountain High School rafting trip to Moose River above Jackman.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Spruce Mountain school board approves rafting trip
Students learn paddling strokes, how to tip a canoe over and water safety.
Posted inLocal & State
Farmington board rejects grant for EV charging station downtown
The Downtown TIF Committee unanimously voted that EV charging stations not be installed in the municipal parking lot that can be entered from Main Street or Broadway.
Posted inLife & Culture
Six foot tall stone egg in Farmington draws attention
Designer Jon Bubier began building the stone egg last year, plans to have it resemble an egg in a flower basket when the project is completed.
Posted inLocal Government, News
Selectmen reject grant for EV charging station in downtown Farmington
The Downtown TIF Committee unanimously voted that EV charging stations not be installed in the municipal parking lot accessed from Main Street or Broadway.
Posted inSchools and Education
Esports teaches life lessons, is fun yet challenging
Esports was approved as a sport at Spruce Mountain High School in June 2020.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Spruce Mountain school budget cut by $100,000
The amount for regular instruction in Regional School Unit 73 was decreased $100,000 after numbers obtained from Anthem for insurances came in less than anticipated.
Posted inCommunity, Uncategorized
Wilton winter farmers market closes, will re-open outdoors May 27
Wilton farmers market, which was open this winter twice monthly in the First Congregational Church will reopen May 27 in McGillicuddy Park on Main Street. The market will be open every Saturday.