Wilton Town Manager Perry Ellsworth on April 4 suggested a moratorium on licenses for cannabis growth, cultivation and store fronts as the recent reduction in price is causing a surge in new businesses.
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 moves forward with Community Resilience Partnership
The Wilton Select Board voted to continue with their enrollment in the Community Resilience Partnership on Tuesday, April 4, with a list of projects they hope to receive grant money to complete.
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Learn to garden with Greater Franklin County Food Council
Greater Franklin County Food Council will be hosting a 21 week program with Stone Soup Gardens where new and experienced gardeners can learn from a master gardener and build friendships.
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Safe Voices unveils new shelter in Farmington
Safe Voices, a non-profit organization that shelters and supports victims of domestic violence, sex trafficking and exploitation, opened a freshly renovated shelter in Farmington.
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Wilton forms committee to plan a neighborhood watch group
The Wilton Select Board voted Tuesday, April 4, to form a committee to lay out the necessary groundwork for a neighborhood watch group, something Select Board member Mike Wells feels is desperately needed.
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RSU 9 food services reports a significant increase in revenue
Despite rising food cost, Chef Andy Hutchins, Director of Food Services, reported to the Regional School Unit 9 board of directors on Tuesday, Mar. 28, significant profits from the program that are to be invested back into the program.
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Animal shelter shares success story of their pups
Franklin County Animal Shelter has taken over a hundred animals into the shelter, with many finding new homes soon after arrival. Two stuck out in their minds as success stories for the shelter.
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UMF guest lecturer speaks on tick-borne illnesses
Dr. Allison Gardner hosted a seminar on Monday, March 27, where she covered the rise in vector-borne illnesses and what that means for Maine with tick season on the horizon.
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RSU 9 hears good news all around
Regional School Unit 9 board of directors heard many different good news stories on Tuesday, March 28, which made for a positive atmosphere in light of recent events.