The Sandy River Players will be hitting the Emery Community Arts theater to present “You Can’t Take it With You”, a comedic play in three acts.
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.
Remote controlled plane trapped on ice of Wilson Lake in Wilton
Sitting atop the ice cover of Wilson Lake, a toy plane belonging to Carter Simeon waits patiently for rescue on Tuesday, Dec. 26.
Wilton thanks fire, rescue, public works
The Wilton Board of Selectpersons gave an update on the efforts of fire crews and public works as they worked tirelessly to respond to the recent flooding, washouts and power outages at their meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 19.
RSU 9 discusses the potential of electric school buses
Superintendent Christian Elkington and Director of Transportation and Custodial Services Richard Joseph Jr. discussed the future of electric school buses in the district on Tuesday, Dec. 12.
Farmington Rotary donates to pajama drive
Franklin County Children’s Task Force, with the help of the Farmington Rotary Club and UMF, collected pajamas during November and are ready to make sure kids stay warm for the coming winter months.
RSU 9 announces no second meeting following Christmas
RSU 9 board of directors will be taking a break from duties the week following Christmas, and many staff will be doing the same according to the superintendent on Tuesday, Dec. 12.
UMF’s Sweatt-Winter programs settles into new building
‘This year will be a play year,’ Director Erica Thompson said when asked how she saw the program expanding in the new building, which is more than double in size.
Grab your earmuffs, it’s the 47th annual Chester Greenwood Day
The annual celebration of Farmington inventor Chester Greenwood took place on Saturday with hundreds flooding the streets downtown for a parade, craft fair and other activities.
RSU 9’s food program continues to grow
RSU 9 Director Andy Hutchins has continued to grow and improve the food program in the district, and hopes to expand more into locally grown food.
RSU 9 moves transgender guideline into policy
RSU 9 board of directors voted to move a transgender and gender expansive guideline into the policy handbook while also replacing existing policy on animals in the classroom.