Two three-year terms on the Select Board and three Regional School Unit 9 directors will be chosen.
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.
Budget, ordinance changes face New Sharon voters Saturday
The budget is almost $1.75 million, an $453,948 increase over this fiscal year.
Farmington considers changing fiscal year
Several residents shared concerns about moving to a fiscal year, however Town Manager Erica LaCroix believes doing so offers better budgeting accuracy.
Farmington board considering tax payment schedule, fiscal year change Tuesday
Selectmen moved the discussion to Feb. 11 so both sides could be presented at once, but with Town Manager Erica LaCroix out sick it will now be taken up at the Feb. 25 meeting.
Farmington Fire and Ice Festival returns with new events
“This much-loved community tradition is back with all your favorite events, plus some exciting new additions to make it the best one yet,” said event organizer Courtney Austin.
Farmington elections set for March 24
Absentee ballots are available for Farmington municipal elections, the one for Regional School unit 9 asking to authorize acquiring the former Ingalls School are expected to be available Feb. 21.
Farmington board donates $2,000 to Vietnam Veterans Memorial display
Farmington selectmen voted to take the money from the Downtown Tax Increment Financing account.
4 people on 2 skis? Titcomb Mountain plans ‘amazing’ events
The Farmington ski area will offer three fun Nordic races over the next two weekends, including the unusual Birkebeiner.
Farmington-based school district voting on grant for community resource center
Voters in Regional School Unit 9 will decide March 24 on accepting $1.6 million to buy the former Arthur D. Ingalls School at 144 High St. in Farmington.
Pets lost in September fire in Jay remembered
A plaque marks the site of a fire at 6 Jewell St. in Jay last fall when pets perished.