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
November 30, 2023

UMF plans theatre production for charity

Professional, alumni and student actors will be hitting the stage to bring UMF Professor Jayne Decker’s plays to life for three nights in December.
Published
November 30, 2023

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.
Published
November 28, 2023

Frank Donald of Wilton Parks and Rec to retire

Wilton Parks and Recreation Director Frank Donald announced his retirement from the department on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at the Wilton Board of Selectperson meeting.
Published
November 28, 2023

Hunting for ghosts at Jay-Niles Memorial Library

The Paranormal Five, a family of paranormal investigators from Stanford, gave a crash course on ghost hunting on Saturday, Nov. 18, at Jay-Niles Memorial Library.
Published
November 28, 2023

Wilton looking to add more police officers

The Wilton Board of Selectpersons voted unanimously on Tuesday, Nov. 21, to accept a grant to add an additional police officer to the ranks.
Published
November 23, 2023

Meet Maria Greeley, Wilton’s new town manager

Selected to replace Perry Ellsworth, Maria Greeley brings years of town government experience to her new role as town manager for Wilton.
Published
November 23, 2023

RSU 9 sees attendance improvements in all schools

RSU 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington reported on Nov. 14 significant improvements in attendance across all seven schools in the district.
Published
November 23, 2023

Photos: Books and pajamas at W. G. Mallett School
Published
November 21, 2023

With all the trimmings, too

After learning more about turkey and its significance to Thanksgiving, we took the time to learn more about some of the sides that come with the feast.
Published
November 21, 2023

Homeschooling on the rise in parts of Franklin County

Regional School Unit 9, like many districts both statewide and nationally, is contending with fluctuating numbers of students coming in and out of the district.

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