Pam Harnden

Maine

Staff Writer at Sun Journal (Lewiston, ME)

Featured in: Favicon

sunjournal.com Favicon

pressherald.com Favicon

centralmaine.com Favicon

ourcommunitynow.com Favicon

lfadvertiser.com Favicon

einnews.com Favicon

agriculture.einnews.com

Articles

Reactions to Maine Parents’ Rights in Education presentation at Spruce Mountain district board meeting

4 days ago | sunjournal.com | Pam Harnden

JAY — Several community members shared concerns at the Regional School Unit 73 board meeting May 22 following a presentation by Allen Sarvinas, Maine Parents’ Rights in Education director. Chairwoman Shari Ouellette of Jay said she had invited him to speak at meeting at Spruce Mountain Middle School in Jay.. “We’re here to prioritize clarity, safety and outcomes for all families by grounding your leadership in the fundamental rights of parents,” Sarvinas said.
Fayette Underwood Memorial Library renovates, expands summer programs

4 days ago | sunjournal.com | Pam Harnden

FAYETTE — Fayette Underwood Memorial Library is staying open to patrons as renovations progress, including the addition of a bathroom in the back room. While plumbing and septic installation are still pending, the library remains accessible, with books and furniture being temporarily rearranged to accommodate ongoing construction.
RSU 73 to get second legal opinion on federal sex discrimination policies

4 days ago | sunjournal.com | Pam Harnden

JAY — Regional School Unit 73 directors voted 8-5 on May 22 to obtain a second legal opinion regarding the district’s Title IX policies. Title IX of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance.
Tri-town session shapes recreation priorities for Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls

4 days ago | sunjournal.com | Pam Harnden

LIVERMORE FALLS — Nineteen residents from Jay, Livermore, and Livermore Falls gathered at the Livermore Falls Town Office May 19 for a “Build Session” workshop aimed at shaping the region’s Recreation and Facilities Master Plan. Shelley Kruszewski, regional planner with Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments [AVCOG], said the session produced several major themes.
Livermore Falls hires Rick Haas as CEO, other roles

1 month ago | sunjournal.com | Pam Harnden

Use limited data to select contentPersonalised advertising, advertising and content measurement, audience research and services developmentStore and/or access information on a deviceYou can choose how your personal data is used.
RSU 73 budget cut $100K before being passed

1 month ago | sunjournal.com | Pam Harnden

JAY — Voters from Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls cut $100,000 from regular instruction then approved all other lines of the Regional School Unit 73 budget, dropping it from almost $26.07 million to almost $25.97 million during the budget referendum meeting on April 10 held at Spruce Mountain High School.
Jake’s Home Furniture & Appliance moving to empty Save-A-Lot space in Farmington

1 month ago | sunjournal.com | Pam Harnden

FARMINGTON — Jake Dunton, owner of Jake’s Home Furniture & Appliance recently announced that he will be relocating his business to the former Save-A-Lot location in Mt. Blue Plaza. Dunton made the announcement March 29 on the Farmington, Maine Area: News & Community Facebook page stating, “Jake’s Home Furniture & Appliance Store is excited that our new neighbors will be Marden’s, this will benefit everyone and bring more people into the area.
Livermore Falls foreclosed properties actions

1 month ago | sunjournal.com | Pam Harnden

Use limited data to select contentPersonalised advertising, advertising and content measurement, audience research and services developmentStore and/or access information on a deviceYou can choose how your personal data is used.
Temple voters return annual town meeting to Monday night in March

2 months ago | sunjournal.com | Pam Harnden

TEMPLE — Voters will gather for the annual town meeting next year on the second Monday evening in March. The decision was made in a 14-11 vote at Saturday’s annual town meeting. Town officials proposed holding the 2026 meeting on the last Saturday in March, which has been the case since COVID-19. However, Toni Andrews made an amendment to return it to the second Monday in March. “We always had our town meeting on the second Monday of March until I think the pandemic,” Andrews said.
RSU 73 directors narrowly pass Title IX policies

2 months ago | sunjournal.com | Pam Harnden

JAY — By a 7-5 vote, Regional School Unit 73 directors on Thursday, March 27, approved the first reading of five policies relating to harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination and Title IX. Voting in favor were Danielle Brotherton, Elaine Fitzgerald and Tina Riley of Jay; Sarah Jamison and Andrew Sylvester of Livermore; and Lenia Coates and Don Emery of Livermore Falls.