The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies hosted the first awards celebration, which featured a live and silent auctions to fund the tiny home project.
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.
RSU 9 says ‘no’ to electric buses, for now
After asked to do more research on electric bus rebates, RSU 9 Director of Transportation Richard Joseph Jr. returned on Tuesday, Jan. 23, with more information.
RSU 9 heavily debates synthetic turf
After a lengthy discussion on Tuesday, Jan. 23, the Regional School Unit 9 board of directors voted to allow the Mt. Blue High School All Sports Boosters to fundraise to replace current soccer fields with Astro Turf.
Hollandstrong plans 9th annual ice fishing derby
The 9th Annual Ice Fishing Derby will be held on Saturday, Jan. 27, at Wilson Lake in Wilton and all proceeds will go to the Hollandstrong Community Foundation.
Midway there: Wilton’s time capsule to rest another 79 years
Buried in 1953, Wilton’s time capsule will have another 79 years of waiting before the town cracks it open and finds what their predecessors left them.
It’s still there? Ways to get rid of a Christmas tree
From burning it, to trashing it, to mulching it, there are a number of creative ways to dispose of a Christmas tree.
MaineDOT plans bridge replacement in Wilton
The MaineDOT formally announced the project in December and expects the project to begin June of 2025.
Skowhegan Savings Bank hosts panel on western Maine’s economic outlook
Several panelists, including members of Arctaris Impact Investors, LLC and Allied Realty, discussed their views of western Maine’s tourism, housing, and the area’s natural resources and manufacturing industries.