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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PublishedMarch 28, 2024
Farmington Public Library to celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up the town
Farmington Public Library Director Jessica Casey said this is the eleventh annual Earth Day and last year saw some unusual finds, like a large pile of tires in the woods.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2024
Mills, Collins cut ribbon at new Farmington child care education center
FARMINGTON — Gov. Janet Mills and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins helped cut the ribbon Wednesday to formally open the new Sweatt-Winter Child Care and Early Education Center at the University of Maine at Farmington. Joining them were UMF President Joseph McDonnell, Co-Provost and Dean Katherine Yardley and University of Maine System Vice Chancellor for Strategic […]
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PublishedMarch 26, 2024
Wilton opens up nominations for the Boston Post Cane
It has been more than 10 years since a Wilton resident has held the cane, and the Select Board made some adjustments to the application process.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2024
Wilton to see 8% sewer rate increase
Wilton Water and Wastewater Superintendent Dalton Plante stated the increase comes after union contract negotiations, PFAS sludge removal and inflation.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2024
Farmington native becomes the first woman to solo hike entire 6,800 mile American Discovery Trail
Briana DeSanctis documented much of her walk through Instagram, posting updates on her location and sharing her experiences.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2024
Jay author lights up Treat Memorial Library book club
Kayla Maurais of Jay recently released her first novel ‘Soul Suckers’ and made a visit to the Treat Memorial Library on Thursday, March 14, to talk about it.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2024
Mt. Blue wrestler fundraises to help with tourney fees
Brooklynn Webber of Mt. Blue High School has her sights set on four major wrestling tournaments this year, and has started a GoFundMe to help with expenses such as travel and tournament fees.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2024
Farmington-based school district hires Joel Smith as principal
Joel Smith has served as interim principal for the district for one year and the RSU 9 board of directors have formally extended a two-year contract.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2024
Industry passes all articles at annual town meeting
The town report was dedicated to Robert Geisser and Joseph Paradis Jr., recognizing their many years of service to the town.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2024
Livermore Falls library finds postcards from life well traveled
Treat Memorial Library in Livermore Falls holds a collection of postcards from almost a century ago, most of which belonged to library founder Elsie Treat’s first cousin, the globetrotting Stella May Butterfield.
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