Brian Ponce is a staff writer for the Franklin Journal, as well as the Livermore Falls Advertiser and the Sun Journal. Prior to joining the Sun Media team, he worked across many different industries ranging from warehouses to restaurants while pursuing his passion for writing on the side. Brian graduated from California State University in San Bernardino, California, with a B.A. in English with a focus on creative writing. Afterward, he performed freelance work documenting local musicians and their music in the High Desert of San Bernardino County. When he is not searching for a story, Brian can typically be found in his native habitat, a comic book shop, researching taco recipes and meandering.
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PublishedJune 1, 2023
Farmington high school cheerleader receives Jamie Beth Shible award
Abbigail Swett is the 2023 recipient of the Jaime Beth Shible award. The scholarship was awarded on Friday, May 26, and honors Jaime Beth Shible, a Mt. Blue cheerleader who tragically passed in 1997.
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PublishedJune 1, 2023
Franklin County organization still enjoys sending out post cards, letters to community
Since January, Franklin County Extension Homemakers have been sending out post cards and letters to members of the community, including friends, family and total strangers.
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PublishedJune 1, 2023
RSU 9 votes for new director of curriculum
Monique Poulin, principal of Mt. Blue High School will be taking on the role of director of instruction, curriculum, and grants after a vote from the RSU 9 board of directors Tuesday, May 30.
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PublishedMay 30, 2023
Extension Homemakers donate homemade tote bags to RSU 9 Food Pantry
The Franklin County Extension Homemakers donated homemade tote bags to the RSU 9 Food Pantry to better facilitate their backpack program.
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PublishedMay 30, 2023
Foster CTE Center rolls out new apprenticeship program
Foster Career and Technical Education Center has started a new apprenticeship program, which will connect students with job sites that will further their trade skills.
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PublishedMay 25, 2023
Wilton finalizes budget for upcoming town meeting
The Wilton Select Board, members of the finance committee and Town Manager Perry Ellsworth finalized the town budget on Monday, May 22, after several meetings and adjustments.
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PublishedMay 25, 2023
UMF students to go to Japan
University of Maine Farmington will be sending 12 first year students to Japan in late July as part of the First Year Fusion program.
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PublishedMay 23, 2023
Tuxedo shop in Farmington sticks around thanks to woman
Lisa Laflin, former executive director for United Way of the Tri-Valley Area, has moved onto her new chapter in life as owner of Wears and Wares, a consignment shop in Farmington.
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PublishedMay 18, 2023
Wilton votes to close four roads to winter maintenance
After a public hearing, Wilton Select Board voted on Tuesday, May 16, to close four roads to winter maintenance, with Magrath Road being amended to accommodate new residents on the road.
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PublishedMay 18, 2023
New Sharon school hires principal from Vassalboro school
Carol Kiesman, who serves as director of curriculum, instruction, and assessment at Vassalboro Community School, was offered the position of principal at Cape Cod Hill School on Tuesday, May 9.
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Farmington man held on $2,500 bail in Irving robbery and assault
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