Farmington Selectmen on Tuesday approved reimbursing $34,428 to Jay for a new hire’s officer training and spending $52,515.80 for a new police vehicle.
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.
Spruce Mountain Primary School principal faces color run after students exceed reading goal
Students in Livermore were challenged to read 5,000 books. They read more than 7,100.
Phoebe Pike donates 50 dresses for Spruce Mountain proms
Phoebe Pike, a Regional School Unit 73 director, has donated prom dresses for several years.
Hiring event to be held at high school in Jay
More than 40 businesses will be participating.
University of Maine at Farmington graduates: Good work is hoped for all of you
More than 300 from among 347 UMF graduating students in bachelor or master degree programs were conferred degrees.
Farmington Public Works expenses approved, programs discussed
Purchase of a plow truck and two other vehicles was approved by Farmington Selectmen Tuesday, April 25.
RSU 73 to continue early releases next year
Regional School Unit 73 board of directors voted Thursday night, April 27, to continue using early releases for professional development during the upcoming school year.
Spruce Mountain schools dismiss students early Monday due to rising water
Several roads in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls have been closed Monday.
Early releases will continue in Spruce Mountain schools next year
Regional School Unit 73 directors voted 12-2 to approve the calendar for 2023-24.
Fiddlehead festival Saturday at UMF features fiddleheads, much more
Maine Fiddlehead Festival will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at the University of Maine Farmington.