Current Town Manager Perry Ellsworth confirmed on Tuesday the town is still in the interview process for the position of town manager.
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.
New dentist office hits Wilton
Opened on Monday, Oct. 2, Western Mountain Dentistry is looking to become a staple of the community helmed by a UMF graduate.
Wilton enacts cannabis moratorium
After months of discussion, the town of Wilton voted to enact a moratorium on all cannabis licensing for a duration of 180 days on Tuesday, Oct. 17.
Foster CTE Center districts see changes in cooperative agreement
RSU 9 and three neighboring school districts have revised their cooperative agreements between the districts in regards to their level of involvement with Foster Career and Technical Education Center.
Tips and tricks for trick-or-treating
With the holiday season in full swing, it is getting to be time of the year to dress up and scour the streets in search of candy, but here are some tips to stay safe during Halloween night.
Adult Ed reports Franklin County lowest in ‘disconnected youth’
Area has the lowest number of disconnected youth among the counties in western and central Maine, Director Mary Redmond-Luce reported to the RSU board of directors on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
Cam Fails of Scout Troop 546 talks about Leave No Trace
Believed to be the youngest certified instructor in the state of Maine, Cam Fails and his father, Walter Fails, held a roundtable discussion on Tuesday, Oct. 10, about the importance of Leave No Trace.
RSU 9 faces increase in homeschooled students
During his superintendent’s report on Tuesday, Oct. 10, Superintendent Christian Elkington engaged in a discussion with the board over staff and student retention.