Brian Ponce

Franklin Journal

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.

Latest

Published
March 4, 2023

Kevin Libby elected to New Sharon select board

With a turnout of 116 voters, Kevin Libby takes the select board position over incumbent and Chairperson Lorna Nichols.
Published
March 2, 2023

With Domino’s opening in Farmington, ‘pizza wars’ taking place on community Facebook group

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.
Published
March 2, 2023

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.
Published
February 28, 2023

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.
Published
February 23, 2023

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.
Published
February 23, 2023

Wilton reduces fees for cannabis store renewals

The Wilton select board voted to reduce the cost of inspection fees for retail/medical marijuana stores from $1333 to $100, and are planning to re-examine the fees and the ordinance at a later date.
Published
February 23, 2023

Farmington declared most ‘collegiest’ college town in Maine

The Washington Post declared Farmington as the most “collegiest college town” in the state of Maine due to how much the student population accounts for the town populace.
Published
February 21, 2023

Reinvigorating old apple trees workshop coming to Wilton

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will have their own Nick Rowley team up with Senator Russell Black to host a workshop on rejuvenating old apple trees in Wilton on March 4.
Published
February 21, 2023

Mt. Blue gets more out of Souther Farm than just electricity

The USDA is investing more into renewable energy sources, such as the solar farm at Souther Farm in Livermore Falls. This solar farm not only benefits local schools by offsetting energy costs, but students are getting involved and learning more about renewable energy.
Published
February 14, 2023

UWTVA receives grant for Don’t Despair Car Repair program

Since starting the Don’t Despair Car Repair program last spring, United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has helped over 40 households keep cars running, and they are continuing to receive grant funding to keep the program going strong.