With a swing set dedicated in memory of late World War II Veteran John Gee, Selectperson Eric Hilton said the playground was for the adults as much as it was for the kids on Saturday, Aug. 19.
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.
United Way to host seventh annual Color Me United 5K
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area will be hosting the seventh annual Color Me United 5K race on Saturday, Aug. 26, at 9 a.m.
Wilton posts job listing to hire town manager
The Wilton Board of Selectpersons voted unanimously to post a listing for a town manager, beginning their search for current Town Manager Perry Ellsworth’s replacement.
Farmington university’s child education program to include infants and toddlers
The building at 274 Front St. will be the home of the nationally accredited Sweatt-Winter Early Care and Education program.
Wilton to post listing for town manager
WILTON — The Wilton Select Board voted unanimously on Tuesday, Aug. 15, to post a job listing for town manager. Selectpersons Keith Swett and Phil Hilton were not present to cast their vote. Current Town Manager Perry Ellsworth formally announced his departure from the position in July. His final day in the role is projected […]
RSU 9 reports transportation, custodial services in better shape than last year
Director of Transportation and Facilities Richard Joseph Jr. reported on Tuesday, Aug 8, that in spite of losing a driver and a mechanic in the last year, staffing is in better shape compared to previous years.
UMF gives sneak peek of new Sweatt-Winter building
With completion within arm’s reach, the new Sweatt-Winter building at the University of Maine Farmington is looking to bring early child development to a new level.
UMF taking advantage of summer with multiple projects
University Maine Farmington has gotten a number of projects rolling with the aim of making the campus sustainable and accommodating the residential students’ needs.
RSU 9 tweaks policy on public comment
The Regional School Unit 9 board of directors adjusted their policy on public comment Tuesday, Aug 8, after heavily revising the policy in April of this year.