Balloting will be held from noon to 7 p.m. at the town office.
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.
New Sharon election Friday, town meeting Saturday
New Sharon will be holding an election on Friday, Mar. 3, with the town meeting occurring, Saturday, Mar. 4.
Pizza wars on Farmington Facebook page
With Domino’s opening a new franchise in Farmington, many have taken to a local Facebook community page, either to express their excitement or condemn those who choose large franchise chains over locally owned restaurants.
Cooperative Extension 4-H in need of volunteers
UMaine Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program is ramping up with COVID-19 restrictions dying down, but volunteers are needed to help the programs thrive.
Wilton select board approves new water/sewer budget
Wilton select board approved their new water and sewer budget for 2023 on Tuesday, Feb 21, with little wiggle room for new tools and the potential for a steep increase in sewer rates.
Cooperative Extension adds new educator to roster
Bella Russo is joining UMaine Cooperative Extension in Franklin County as a new community education assistant, specializing in Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program [EFNEP].
Wilton moving forward with Community Resilience Partnership
The Wilton select board received a visit from Zach Gosselin of the Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments, who established the next steps for partnership in the program.