SeniorsPlus of Wilton held an art exhibit Friday, May 12, for clients who participated in a six week course where they learned to paint through the Opening Minds Through Art 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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Farmington principal shares student scores, teacher appreciation
W.G. Mallett School Principal Tracy Williams shared with Regional School Unit 9 board of directors their standardized test scores in her administrative report, along with teacher appreciation day on Tuesday, May 9
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Recent flooding may have extended life for fiddleheads, says expert
Dave Fuller, formerly with University of Maine Farmington Cooperative Extension spoke about the recent flooding and the effect it could potentially have on the seasonal harvest of ostrich fern fiddleheads.
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Wilton preliminary budget items shared, more to come
Members of Wilton Select Board and the finance committee convened Monday, May 8, to discuss preliminary details of the forthcoming budget.
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Wilton ordinance changes discussed
Wilton Code Enforcement Officer Gary Judkins appeared before the Select Board on Tuesday, May 2, to discuss potential ordinance changes for the size of dwellings and apartments, as well the distance they can be from bodies of water.
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Wilton hears more complaints, issues with ATV access road
The Wilton Select Board heard more issues and complaints from residents of Temple Road on Tuesday, May 2, over the high amount of traffic and noise from ATVs.
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Wilton sets May 16 hearing on winter road maintenance
The Wilton Select Board has set May 16 for a public hearing regarding the closure of certain roads to winter maintenance.
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Farmington Pride Maine seeking donations for this year’s event
Farmington Pride Maine is currently accepting donations for this year’s LGBTQ+ Pride March and Festival, and they have begun rolling out details of what the Farmington community can expect.
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Farmington-based school board discusses student clothing on Second Amendment
The Regional School Unit 9 board of directors engaged in a tense discussion regarding wearing clothes that advocate the Second Amendment.
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RSU 9 moves forward with its 2023-2024 budget
Regional School Unit 9 board of directors voted to move forward with their proposed 2023-2024 school budget on Tuesday, April 25, after seven weeks of drafting and making adjustments.