Pam Harnden

Livermore Falls Advertiser

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.

Latest

Published
February 19, 2021

Spanky, a Wilton cat missing for two weeks is home again

An improbable series of events leads the feline back to his family.
Published
February 5, 2021

With robotics canceled, Blue Crew builds 3-D printers for science labs

The first device was part of the team’s Chairman’s Award efforts.
Published
February 4, 2021

Farmington selectmen approve 2021 budget of $6.85 million

The budget is up over 12% after the LEAP explosion inflated workers compensation. Voters will decide on spending at the polls April 26.
Published
January 6, 2021

Farmington’s proposed 2021 budget is up by over $700K

Most of the increase — $743,184 — is for higher workers’ compensation insurance after the LEAP explosion.
Published
January 1, 2021

Farmington approves public works mutual aid agreement

A K-9 reserve account and several expenditures were also authorized.
Published
December 9, 2020

Farmington board OKs signs warning drivers of autistic person

The town attorney will draft a liability waiver for the signs.
Published
November 27, 2020

Reconstruction planned for High Street in Farmington

The two-year project will begin spring 2021 and include speed tables and streetlights similar to those installed on Front Street.
Published
November 20, 2020

Chester Greenwood Day will be held differently

Many traditional Chester Greenwood Day activities will be held as usual, while others will have different formats due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Published
November 10, 2020

Farmington board appoints 10 to police chief search committee

Police, town officials, UMF president, district attorney to serve.
Published
October 15, 2020

Farmington board approves tribute to victims of 2019 explosion

The Tribute to Resilience memorial to be placed at Bjorn Park will resemble an old-time fire house and will include bells created from fire extinguishers.