The centennial of the Teague World War I Memorial Arch in Farmington will be celebrated while an updated monument in Weld will be dedicated on Monday, May 27.
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.
Veterans to honor those from Fayette, Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls who never made it home during Memorial Day observances
Wreaths will be placed at memorials in Fayette, Livermore and Livermore Falls, others during the Memorial Day parade in Jay and Livermore Falls.
Weeks Mills Road in Farmington closed Wednesday for culvert replacement
Osborne Road will be accessible, but traffic coming from New Sharon will be detoured to Bailey Hill Road.
Farmington police officer, fire crew recognized for efforts at Holley Road fire in February
Police officer Rex Schweighofer was first on the scene, escorted the wife from the home, then went back inside to execute a room-to-room search.
Section of Bailey Hill Road in Farmington to close Thursday for culvert replacement
The section between Davis and Osborne roads will be closed from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jay-based school district returning to late arrivals for professional development next year
Two years ago, the district changed to early releases to provide more time for professional development.
Grant funding provides Envirothon kits for Maine schools, programs interested in forming a team and competing
The kits valued at $200 will be given free to the first 20 schools or programs that agree to form a team to compete in the 2025 Envirothon.
Critters galore: Youth will have their artwork depicting animals on display in Chesterville
The art will be on display Saturday evening, May 11 at the Chesterville Center Union Meeting House as part of the Animal Tales event.
Farmington board approves Rotary crosswalk plans
In recognition of Farmington Rotary’s centennial in 2025, crosswalk art will be installed on Main Street and Broadway.
Lloyd Smith recognized for 32 years service to Farmington
Smith served on the Farmington Budget Committee for 26 years.