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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PublishedJanuary 31, 2023
There’s a new one-stop shop for crystals and fossils in Farmington
Nature Boy Jim’s Crystal Emporium has opened a new shop downtown, where crystals, minerals, and fossils can be purchased in store or over Facebook or Instagram.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2023
Farmington school district recognizes the passing of former principal
Regional School Unit 9 recognized the passing of former W.G. Mallett school principal Gerald Glen Libby, who passed at the age of 85 years old.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2023
Farmington school district shares the progress of high school completion program
Mt. Blue High School Principal Monique Poulin shared with the Regional School Unit 9 Board of Directors updates on the music and theater programs at Mt. Blue High School as well as the BARR program, a program geared towards freshmen to increase the possibility of high school completion.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2023
Couples circle coming to Farmington just before Valentine’s Day.
The Cosmic Craft will be hosting a couples circle, which promises to be a therapeutic experience where couples can explore each other in a spiritual way through breathing, meditation and even cacao.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2023
Sugarloaf Charity Summit Gala returns after two-year absence
Sugarloaf Charity Summit will be hosting it’s gala this Saturday, Jan. 28, for first time in two years due to COVID-19 restrictions.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2023
New food truck is heating up Farmington
Aces HotSpot is building up momentum in Farmington with their eclectic menu, lively personalities and desire to bring good food to Franklin County.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2023
RSU 9 Food Pantry’s facing issues with space, funding
RSU 9’s food pantry, which helps feed families of students with food insecurity in the district is having logistical issues with boxes for their food as well as a lack of funds to keep it’s backpack program going for next year.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2023
Mt. Blue Middle School, others share benchmark scores
Mt. Blue Middle School, along with Academy Hill, shared the results of their fall benchmark scores with the Regional School Unit 9 Board of Directors, and set their focus on improvement. Laura Columbia, Director of Curriculum, also shared updates on their strategic planning.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2023
Farmington hospital’s Food as Medicine program starts up again
Franklin Memorial Hospital continues it’s Food as Medicine program, with a new set of classes on track to begin on Jan. 16.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2023
Wilton select board hears more concerns over Magrath Rd.
Wilton select board heard more concerns on Tuesday, Jan. 3, over Magrath Rd., among other roads, that are closed to winter maintenance. The select board also moves forward with a new computer-aided dispatch and record-keeping system for county emergency services.
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