The 12-sector coalition is part of a $625,000 grant [spread over five years] received by Healthy Community Coalition and Regional School Unit 73 to reduce substance use in youth.
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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New Sharon: First Maine Baptist missionary to Burma remembered
George Dana Boardman, born in Livermore where his father was a Baptist minister, was initially going to serve in India but became the first Maine Baptist minister to Burma almost 200 years ago.
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Farmington celebrates Arbor Week, 48th year as Tree City USA
Farmington is one of three Maine cities that have participated in the Tree City USA program the longest.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Spruce Mountain Elementary spring concert held at Griffin Field in Livermore Falls
The Spruce Mountain Elementary School spring concert was held at Griffin Field in Livermore Falls in part because no school gymnasium has a large enough seating capacity for the anticipated number of family members and friends attending.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Bids accepted for 2 Farmington police cruisers, paving
Selectmen approved selling one police cruiser and donating another to the Foster Career and Technical Education Center law enforcement program.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
Farmington’s Lion’s Den Thrift Shop reopens after renovations
After special sales and being closed for renovations, The Lion’s Den Thrift Shop on Broadway in Farmington held a preview May 15 followed by its grand opening May 16.
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Blue Star Highway Marker dedication in Farmington part of Memorial Day services
Memorial Day services will also be held in Chesterville, Weld and two other Farmington locations.
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Farmington mass gathering request approved for moose lottery
High Peaks Alliance, Franklin County Chamber of Commerce are collaborating to bring the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife annual moose permit lottery to the Farmington fairgrounds on June 21.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
Farmington Community Center to have security cameras added
The $11,596.59 bid from Cunningham Security Systems of Falmouth was approved to install a security camera system during Community Center roof renovations that are to start June 2.
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Stakeholder committee will work on Livermore Falls Cannabis Ordinance updates
Cannabis business owners will have a lawyer familiar with the industry draft an updated ordinance for Livermore Falls that includes adult use regulations.