The building at 274 Front St. will be the home of the nationally accredited Sweatt-Winter Early Care and Education program.
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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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Farmington college gives sneak peak of new Sweatt-Winter building
With completion within arm’s reach, the new Sweatt-Winter building at the University of Maine Farmington is looking to bring early child development to a new level.
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RSU 9 reports transportation, custodial services in better shape than last year
Director of Transportation and Facilities Richard Joseph Jr. reported on Tuesday, Aug 8, that in spite of losing a driver and a mechanic in the last year, staffing is in better shape compared to previous years.
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Wilton to post listing for town manager
Current Wilton Town Manager Perry Ellsworth formally announced his departure from the position in July.
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Wilton cold case featured on popular podcast
Dark Downeast, a true crime podcast based in New England, put its spotlight on Raymond “Butch” Weed and his mysterious murder that is still unsolved.
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Farmington school district tweaks policy on public comment
The Regional School Unit 9 board of directors adjusted their policy on public comment Tuesday, Aug 8, after heavily revising the policy in April of this year.
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UMF taking advantage of summer with multiple projects
University Maine Farmington has gotten a number of projects rolling with the aim of making the campus sustainable and accommodating the residential students’ needs.
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Farmington-based district reports rising chronic absenteeism in all schools
Regional School Unit 9 administrators formulating plan to address problem.
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UMF unveils new degree completion program
The program is intended for adults who have taken a break from school and are looking to finish their degrees.
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RSU 9 seeks more host families to house international students
As the school year is right around the corner, Lisa Dalrymple, director of the international student program for RSU 9, is working hard to secure host families for the incoming students.