Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. and Jail Administrator Major Douglas Blauvelt spoke with the Franklin County Budget Advisory Board about increases to their budget to combat issues with staffing and medical resources.
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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Wilton Police, Select Board form Community Enrichment Program
Members of the Wilton Select Board, Wilton Police Department and members of the community have formed the Community Enrichment Program, which will foster programs such as the forthcoming Neighborhood Watch Program.
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Mt. Blue girls wrestling recognized by USA Wrestling
Mt. Blue High School has been recognized by USA Wrestling for their efforts in promoting girl’s wrestling in the state of Maine.
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RSU 9 updating policy on public comment
Regional School Unit 9 board of directors had a first reading of an upcoming revision of their policy regarding public comment on Tuesday, April 11, in light of recent lawsuits made in regard to free speech during public comment.
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Youth interest in agriculture reinvigorated through 4-H
UMaine Cooperative Extension 4-H is looking to tackle the steady decline of agricultural interest among youth with their Ag Ambassador program, which offers kids a chance to see what goes into farming and agriculture from all angles.
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Cascade Brook School holds first family night since pre-COVID 19
Cascade Brook School Principal Dr. Nichole Goodspeed shared good news with the Regional School Unit 9 board of directors on Tuesday, April 11, as the school held its first parent/family night since before COVID 19.
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RSU 9 praises its transportation department
Regional School Unit 9 board of directors, along with Director of Transportation and Custodial Services Richard Joseph Jr., gave significant praise on Tuesday, April 11, to their staff for enduring staffing shortages, keeping expenses low and maintaining all routes for students.
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15% sewer rate increase now in effect in Wilton
Water and Wastewater Superintendent Heinz Grossman told the Wilton Select Board Tuesday, April 4, that the new sewer rates were now in effect, as well as a change in cost for a project that was approved last year, but shelved due to winter.