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.

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Published
May 23, 2024

Mt. Blue Middle School student is Maine’s winner for ‘Doodle for Google’ contest

Olivia Fish of Farmington is one of 55 winners for the ‘Doodle for Google’ art contest, and will be moving on to the nationals.
Published
May 23, 2024

Photos: Mt. Blue presents Artful Antics
Published
May 22, 2024

Voters pass $45 million budget for Farmington-based school district

The proposal is $4 million more than this year.
Published
May 21, 2024

Farmington teen recognized for critical 911 fire call

Jullian Merrill’s call saved his neighbor’s house.
Published
May 21, 2024

Check yourself: Franklin Memorial Hospital advises to be alert for ticks

Dr. Ross Isacke at Franklin Memorial Hospital recommends regular tick checks and hanging onto those ticks to better understand how they may have affected you.
Published
May 16, 2024

Farmington school district proposes $45 million 2024-25 budget

The Regional School Unit 9 will be seeing an 8.26% increase in their overall to their budget, but taxpayers will only be responsible for 4.45%.
Published
May 16, 2024

Vickie Lailer of W.G. Mallett School is Franklin County Teacher of the Year

Chosen from a field of 630 nominees, Vickie Lailer of W.G. Mallett School joins 15 others to be one of the 2024 County Teachers of the Year.
Published
May 16, 2024

Photos: Hippach Field bouncing back
Published
May 16, 2024

Mt. Blue school district literacy audit presentation reveals loyal staff, area of improvement

Carrie Thurston of CSS Consulting called RSU 9 teaching staff “a very loyal group of educators who like being here” in her literacy audit at the RSU 9 board of directors meeting on Tuesday, May 14.
Published
May 16, 2024

Farmington-based school district to meet May 21 for $45 million budget

With an 8.26% increase over the previous year, the RSU 9 board of directors, school administrators and members of the public will meet on Tuesday, May 21, to vote and discuss next year’s budget.

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