Spruce Mountain High School students and mentors are part of Blue Crew FIRST Robotics Competition Team 6153 from Mt. Blue Campus in Farmington, and they hope to repeat the success they achieved last year.
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 to search for interim town manager
Christian Waller resigned Monday by mutual agreement with selectmen.
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Sled dog races planned for later this month in Farmington
The popular sled dog races at Sandy River Farms are scheduled for Feb. 25 and 26 but depend on the amount of snow on the trails.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
‘Fly Rod’ Crosby carving to be on display in Augusta
Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby from Phillips was the first Maine Guide and a 2017 inductee to the Maine Women’s Hall of Fame.
Posted inNews
Snowmobilers could lose access to private land if riders go off trail
Private landowners in the region provide most of the access for recreational trails such as for snowmobiles. Some landowners have shut off their properties and others could do so in the future if riders don’t stay on marked trails.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Spruce Mountain parent asks school board for definition for skin colors
John Benedetto of Livermore Falls said students are calling his second grade daughter Black.
Posted inLocal Government, News
Farmington board hires Tammy Bureau from Lewiston to be treasurer
Tammy Bureau worked for Lewiston city government and school department for 25 years.
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Holland Strong ice fishing derby dependent on ice thickness
Even if the derby is canceled the raffle will still be held.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Farmington farm works to offset an aging population
Hardy Farm hosts tours, assists with 4-H programs and participates in Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship to help educate and encourage a future generation of farmers.