The Wilton selectboard voted to increase the town’s sewer rates to account for the sharp increase in budget spending due to new regulations for the disposal of sludge potentially contaminated with PFAS.
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.
Posted inCommunity
UMF wraps up its production of Frankenstein
UMF has officially completed it’s run of Frankenstein and the students Emily Moore, Morgan Steward and Emalyn Remington stand proud on the fruits of their hard work.
advertisement
Posted inElections, Local Elections
New Sharon voters reduce interest rate on unpaid property taxes
In elections Friday, Kevin Libby defeated Board of Selectmen Chairwoman Lorna Nichols, who had served three terms.
Posted inElections, Local Elections
Kevin Libby elected to New Sharon select board
With a turnout of 116 voters, Kevin Libby takes the select board position over incumbent and Chairperson Lorna Nichols.
Posted inBusiness
With Domino’s opening in Farmington, ‘pizza wars’ taking place on community Facebook group
Many have taken to a local Facebook community page either to express their excitement or condemn those who choose large franchise chains over locally owned restaurants.
Posted inLocal Government
New Sharon election Friday, town meeting Saturday
New Sharon will be holding an election on Friday, Mar. 3, with the town meeting occurring, Saturday, Mar. 4.
Posted inLocal Government
Wilton select board approves new water, sewer budget
Wilton select board approved their new water and sewer budget for 2023 on Tuesday, Feb 21, with little wiggle room for new tools and the potential for a steep increase in sewer rates.
Posted inCommunity, Local Government
Wilton moving forward with Community Resilience Partnership
The Wilton select board received a visit from Zach Gosselin of the Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments, who established the next steps for partnership in the program.
Posted inLocal Government
Wilton reduces fees for cannabis store renewals
The Wilton select board voted to reduce the cost of inspection fees for retail/medical marijuana stores from $1333 to $100, and are planning to re-examine the fees and the ordinance at a later date.
Posted inSchools and Education
Farmington declared most ‘collegiest’ college town in Maine
The Washington Post declared Farmington as the most “collegiest college town” in the state of Maine due to how much the student population accounts for the town populace.