High Peaks Alliance is working on a tourism grant to rebuild the Rail Trail Bridge in Farmington but a pre-engineering study is needed first.
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 board approves $5,000 for rail-trail bridge study
High Peaks Alliance is working on a tourism grant to rebuild the Rail Trail Bridge in Farmington but a pre-engineering study is needed first.
Farmington’s new town manager looks to build on strong foundation
New Town Manager Christian Waller looks to strategic planning to ensure spending is in line with the community’s needs and desires.
Retirement party held for Farmington town maanger
Davis was surprised with a retirement party Friday afternoon, Aug. 27, his last day as Farmington Town Manager.
Franklin County projects get help from High Peaks Alliance
Trail improvements in Farmington and Strong are underway while a committee has been formed to help manage Kingfield’s Shiloh Pond.
Milk market sours for 4 organic dairies in Franklin County
The loss of market could have a profound effect on other dairy producers, agriculture as a whole and local communities.
Farmington board recognizes Richard Davis on his retirement, sets 2021 tax rate
The town manager will leave office Friday after 20 years on the job.
For 35 years, Mary Ryan has been doing her part to keep Wilson Lake healthy
Ryan’s 35 years of service puts her “in a very elite group of uber-dedicated volunteers”; it places her in the top 1% of the hundreds of volunteers who have ever served.
Farmington board sets 2021 tax rate, recognizes Richard Davis
The mill rate for 2021 will be $19.20 per $1,000 valuation, down 50 cents from the 2020 rate.
Wilton Lions Club yard sale features something for everyone
An unprecedented amount of “stuff” will be on display during the three-day sale near the Big Apple on Routes 2 and 4 in Wilton.