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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PublishedApril 2, 2024
Wilton sets special town meeting for cannabis moratorium
The meeting, set for Tuesday, April 9, will be to discuss the possibility of extending the current six month moratorium on cannabis licenses.
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PublishedApril 2, 2024
Jay-Niles Memorial Library aims to increase reading for younger children
The library has teamed up with the 1000 Books Foundation to offer a free program that encourages parents to read more to their children.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2024
Gov. Janet Mills and Sen. Susan Collins cut the ribbon on UMF’s new Sweatt-Winter center
In development since 2019, the new Sweatt-Winter Child Care and Early Education Center aims to increase enrollment in the program by 20% according to Gov. Janet Mills
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PublishedMarch 28, 2024
Farmington Public Library to celebrate Earth Day with townwide cleanup
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 28, 2024
Photos: Forget the snow, it’s Maine Maple Sunday!
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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 26, 2024
Maine Maple Weekend sees heavy snow and dark maple syrup
Several maple producers shared that the sugar content of the sap was lower than usual, leading to more sap being used to reach the perfect level of sweet.
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PublishedMarch 26, 2024
Local author Patricia O’Donnell promotes new book
Patricia O’Donnell, a Wilton native and professor at UMF, will be appearing at the Jay-Niles Memorial Library to read from her newest book, “A Symmetry of Husbands”.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2024
Syrup makers notice lower sugar content
Some maple producers have noticed a lower sugar level in sap, which is resulting in more sap used during production and darker maple syrup.
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