Keynote speaker Monica Wood told UMF’s 2024 graduating seniors to ‘sweat the small stuff’ on Saturday at their commencement ceremony as over 300 students received their bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
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, meet your RSU 9 candidates
Wilton residents Gwendolyn Doak and Louise Hiltz will be running head-to-head for a seat on the RSU 9 board of directors, and both women took the time to answer some questions for The Franklin Journal.
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RSU 9 students recognized for ExploraVision victory
One team comprised of four fifth-grade students took home Chromebook laptops from Toshiba on Thursday, April 25, for its regional victory with its subterranean medical robot project called M.E.R.
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Safe Voices new executive director feels honored to support survivors
Safe Voices Director of Programs Rebecca Austin will replace Elise Johansen as executive director June 3 after nearly nine years.
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Vet At Your Door expands services to Farmington
Vet At Your Door, which offers at-home veterinary services, adds Farmington to its ongoing list of towns in its service area.
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Wilton approves road closures for upcoming Blueberry Festival
Selectperson Keith Swett stressed to Event Coordinator Renee Woodard on Tuesday, April 23, to keep barricades up and manned until all the foot traffic has cleared.
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UMF honors veterans, student leaders at annual banquet
UMF gave honors to student leaders and veterans at its annual student leadership banquet on Wednesday, April 24.
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Farmington library hosts Earth Day clean-up
FARMINGTON — Over fifty people chipped in to help the Farmington Public Library clean up downtown Farmington on Monday, April 22, in honor of Earth Day. With sign-ups and a small petting zoo outside of The Pierce House at 204 Main Street, Library Director Jessica Casey called the eleventh annual volunteer clean-up a success. The […]
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UMF chooses author Monica Wood to be commencement speaker
Best-selling Maine author Monica Wood will be presented with an honorary degree along with serving as commencement speaker for the Class of 2024.