Dr. Ross Isacke at Franklin Memorial Hospital recommends regular tick checks and hanging onto those ticks to better understand how they may have affected you.
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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Farmington school district proposes $45 million 2024-25 budget
The Regional School Unit 9 will be seeing an 8.26% increase in their overall to their budget, but taxpayers will only be responsible for 4.45%.
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Farmington-based school district to meet May 21 for $45 million budget
With an 8.26% increase over the previous year, the RSU 9 board of directors, school administrators and members of the public will meet on Tuesday, May 21, to vote and discuss next year’s budget.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Uncategorized
Wilton invites public to meet their candidates on May 30
Philip Hilton will be running unopposed, while Gwendolyn Doak and Louise Hiltz will be going head to head for the seat at the RSU 9 board of directors.
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Wilton police respond to ATV access route complaints
The Wilton Police Department is looking for ways to better educate and enforce ATV laws and statutes in the community in response to increased complaints.
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UMF taking initiative with veteran students
The University of Maine at Farmington is putting more focus on veteran students’ experiences on campus through newsletters and regular talks about their needs.
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Wilton ATV access road to remain despite residents’ criticism
Complaints about speeding, noise and heavy traffic made to Select Board.
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‘Extraordinarily resilient:’ UMF celebrates class of 2024
Keynote speaker Monica Wood told UMF’s 2024 graduating seniors to ‘sweat the small stuff’ on Saturday at their commencement ceremony as over 300 students received their bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
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Wilton, meet your RSU 9 candidates
Wilton residents Gwendolyn Doak and Louise Hiltz will be running head-to-head for a seat on the RSU 9 board of directors, and both women took the time to answer some questions for The Franklin Journal.
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Vet At Your Door expands services to Farmington
Vet At Your Door, which offers at-home veterinary services, adds Farmington to its ongoing list of towns in its service area.