Dark Downeast, a true crime podcast based in New England, put its spotlight on Raymond “Butch” Weed and his mysterious murder that is still unsolved.
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.
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UMaine Cooperative Extension Twilight Meetings to conclude Aug. 15
The summerlong series hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and The Greater Franklin Food Council will hold its final meeting of the season at Martin Woods Farm in Starks.
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Farmington-based district reports rising chronic absenteeism in all schools
Regional School Unit 9 administrators formulating plan to address problem.
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UMF unveils new degree completion program
The program is intended for adults who have taken a break from school and are looking to finish their degrees.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Blueberry festival starts soggy, ends spectacularly
Boat rides were cancelled due to the threat of thunderstorms but the rain held off with other events drawing crowds.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
RSU 9 seeks more host families to house international students
As the school year is right around the corner, Lisa Dalrymple, director of the international student program for RSU 9, is working hard to secure host families for the incoming students.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Fifth annual papermakers heritage celebration set for Aug. 26
On the last Saturday of August, Maine’s Paper and Heritage Museum will bring together loggers, papermakers and more to celebrate the rich history of paper in Livermore Falls.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Schools & Education
RSU 9 looking for new ways to tackle absenteeism
Superintendent Christian Elkington and the rest of RSU 9 administration will be re-thinking their strategies around chronic absenteeism in the coming school year.
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Wilton board opposes creating wildlife refuge in High Peaks region
“We can do just fine all by ourselves,” Selectperson Mike Wells said before voting to join Eustis and other towns in opposition to a national wildlife refuge in the High Peaks region.