With her final administrative report given on Tuesday, June 13, Nancy Allen, director of adult education, will step away from the role and retire.
Brian Ponce
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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Public hearing held over future of bowling alley in Wilton
A public hearing was held on Thursday, June 15, over the potential sale of Meadow Lanes bowling alley in Wilton. The buyer plans on turning a portion of the building into a medical marijuana dispensary.
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Summer reading programs in Franklin County
Several libraries in Franklin County are offering a variety of ways to keep kids entertained during the summer months.
Posted inLife & Culture
Sandy River Festival makes a triumphant return
Held on Saturday, June 10, the Sandy River Festival brought a day of face painting, kayaking, log rolling and much more to the town of Strong.
Posted inElections, Local Elections, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Wilton elects Amanda Caruso to RSU 9 board
With 196 votes from Tuesday election, Amanda Caruso of Wilton will replace incumbent Irv Faunce on the RSU 9 Board of Directors. Wilton Select Board members Keith Swett and David Leavitt will remain with the board.
Posted inLocal Elections, News, Politics, Schools and Education
$41 million budget passes in Farmington-based school district
The RSU 9 budget was approved with 867 votes.
Posted inCommunity, Uncategorized
Church in Jay offers food, bread and more
St. Rose of Lima’s Parish Social Ministry is helping out the community in any way it can, with a little help from bread and secondhand clothes.
Posted inCommunity
High Flyers help raise money for Farmington recovery house
Orchestrated by owner and chief administrative officer Amanda Ricci, a cornhole tournament was held on Saturday, June 10, to raise money for The Summit House, a recovery house based in Farmington.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Mt. Blue High School awards diplomas to 163 graduates
After more than a week of rain, the sun finally graced the Mt. Blue Campus in Farmington.
Posted inLocal & State
Wilton to put moratorium on cannabis licensing
The Wilton Select Board voted to have Town Manager Perry Ellsworth put together a moratorium on all cannabis operation licensing until they are able to review and revise their ordinances.