The Franklin County Extension Homemakers donated homemade tote bags to the RSU 9 Food Pantry to better facilitate their backpack program.
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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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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Posted inLocal Government
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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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.
Posted inBusiness
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.
Posted inLocal & State
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.
Posted inCommunity, Schools and Education
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.
Posted inLocal & State
Wilton keeps Temple Road ATV access open
The Wilton Select Board voted on Tuesday, May 16, to keep ATV access to Temple Road open for one year, after which they will review the benefits to the town and impact it has on the residents of Temple Road.
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Wilson Lake club adds hometown hero to the roster
Wilson Lake Country Club adds Roger Adams, a native of East Wilton and 1982 State Champion, to the roster as it gets ready for the spring and summer season.
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RSU 9 accepts additional gift from Bjorn Foundation
Regional School Unit 9 board of directors voted to approve an additional gift of $240,000 from the Bjorn Foundation to allow them to move forward with the CTE center at Mt. Blue Middle School.