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
July 25, 2023

Highbush blueberry season is here in Franklin County

Three local producers are already open for picking, another will open Saturday, July 29.
Published
July 20, 2023

Farmington residents express concerns about feeding deer

More than two dozen people signed a petition expressing concern over people possibly feeding deer, the increase in the deer population plus the ticks and diseases carried by them.
Published
July 20, 2023

New bill seeks to further protect loons in Maine

Retailers will be prohibited from selling some painted lead fishing tackle beginning Sept. 1, 2024, while users will be banned from casting such tackle into state waters beginning Sept. 1, 2026.
Published
July 20, 2023

Programs protect, new documentary promotes Wilson Lake

The courtesy boat inspection program prevents invasive water plants and other unwanted things from entering Wilson Lake while a new documentary will showcase the importance of the lake’s environmental impact, the economic significance it can have for the town and its cultural aspects.
Published
July 13, 2023

Livestock producers from Franklin County have never seen a year like this

Incessant rain is taking a serious toll on dairy and beef producers in the region.
Published
July 13, 2023

Farmington Summer Fest set for July 22

Activities will take place on Broadway, in Meetinghouse Park and other locations throughout Farmington.
Published
July 13, 2023

Farmington approves Fire Rescue requests

Selectmen approved putting out bids to get pricing to replace the department’s Ford F-150 which has significant rust damage and mechanical issues, will not pass
inspection without significant repairs.
Published
July 11, 2023

Farmington Fire Rescue getting bids to replace 2010 pickup

The Ford F-150 has significant rust and mechanical issues and would not pass inspection.
Published
July 6, 2023

License renewals approved for two Farmington businesses

A renewal for Legend Asian Restaurant, also known as Jade Palace was tabled pending a public hearing and the need for additional information.
Published
July 6, 2023

New Farmington fireworks location is mostly positive

Farmington began its Fourth of July celebrations Monday night, July 3, in a new location that saw mostly positive reactions.