University of Maine in Farmington awarded the fiftieth recipient of the Michael Winston award on Wednesday, April 26, along with the Jill Schwab award and the Theo Kalikow award at their annual student leadership banquet.
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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Wilton Water and Wasterwater Superintendent departs from role
Perry Ellsworth announced Tuesday, April 18, that Heinz Gossman, who has been serving Wilton as Water and Wastewater Superintendent since 2017, would be leaving the role Wednesday, April 19.
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Detention center contending with staffing issues, lack of infirmary
Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. and Jail Administrator Major Douglas Blauvelt spoke with the Franklin County Budget Advisory Board about increases to their budget to combat issues with staffing and medical resources.
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RSU 9 praises its transportation department
Regional School Unit 9 board of directors, along with Director of Transportation and Custodial Services Richard Joseph Jr., gave significant praise on Tuesday, April 11, to their staff for enduring staffing shortages, keeping expenses low and maintaining all routes for students.
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Cascade Brook School holds first family night since pre-COVID 19
Cascade Brook School Principal Dr. Nichole Goodspeed shared good news with the Regional School Unit 9 board of directors on Tuesday, April 11, as the school held its first parent/family night since before COVID 19.
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Youth interest in agriculture reinvigorated through 4-H
UMaine Cooperative Extension 4-H is looking to tackle the steady decline of agricultural interest among youth with their Ag Ambassador program, which offers kids a chance to see what goes into farming and agriculture from all angles.
Posted inLocal Government
15% sewer rate increase now in effect in Wilton
Water and Wastewater Superintendent Heinz Grossman told the Wilton Select Board Tuesday, April 4, that the new sewer rates were now in effect, as well as a change in cost for a project that was approved last year, but shelved due to winter.
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Wilton town manager suggests moratorium on cannabis licenses
Wilton Town Manager Perry Ellsworth on April 4 suggested a moratorium on licenses for cannabis growth, cultivation and store fronts as the recent reduction in price is causing a surge in new businesses.
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Wilton moves forward with Community Resilience Partnership
The Wilton Select Board voted to continue with their enrollment in the Community Resilience Partnership on Tuesday, April 4, with a list of projects they hope to receive grant money to complete.
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Wilton forms committee to plan a neighborhood watch group
The Wilton Select Board voted Tuesday, April 4, to form a committee to lay out the necessary groundwork for a neighborhood watch group, something Select Board member Mike Wells feels is desperately needed.