Estimated to be about 100 years old, the section of the Exhibition Hall closest to the racetrack was torn down Wednesday, Aug. 10, after it was determined needed repairs would be too expensive.
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 to develop 20-year Capital Improvement Plan
The plan would help in the budget process, separate wants from needs.
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Farmington firefighter wants firefighters not to make the same mistakes he made
After being diagnosed with brain cancer two years ago, Stephan Bunker is training others on how to reduce exposures to carcinogens.
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Concerns raised over new Farmington park
Resident Nancy Porter expressed several concerns regarding Walton’s Mill Pond Park at the July 26 Selectmen meeting.
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10-foot plus elephant draws interest, intrigue in Androscoggin county town
Current owner Cea Jay Pitcher is looking for a forever home for the 10-foot plus mounted animal.
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Bakin’ Up Maine now open in Wilton
Taylor Thyng has always loved to bake, now has her own bakery at 5 Tyler Street.
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Photo Album: Farmington celebrates Summer Fest
Meetinghouse Park in Farmington was a bevy of activity Saturday morning with numerous vendors offering free foods and activities for children to enjoy.
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Farmington starts process of replacing firetruck
Expected delivery of the new truck would be 16 months after it is ordered.
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Highbush blueberries are ready to pick
Blueberries may be ripening earlier than usual due to lack of rain in the region.
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Farmington raises rate for septage
Selectmen approved increasing the septage receiving rate from $85 to $175 per 1,000 gallons of septage.