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Late Rev. Jesse Jackson came to Maine for presidential campaign, conference

by Aimsel Ponti February 17, 2026February 18, 2026

The civil rights leader, who visited Portland and Orono, died Tuesday.

Local & State, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal

Kingfield draft withdrawal plan outlines school structure, process

by Rebecca Richard February 17, 2026February 20, 2026

Kingfield’s School Options Committee has prepared a draft withdrawal plan outlining projected staffing, governance and tuition arrangements as negotiations continue with MSAD 58.

Arts & Entertainment, Local & State, News

Filmmaker Frederick Wiseman, a longtime Maine resident, dies at 96

by Ray Routhier February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

The influential Oscar-winning documentarian had summered in Northport since 1974, and one of his many films was about nearby Belfast.

Business, Local & State, News

CMP bills could drop slightly this summer

by Daniel Kool February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Maine’s largest utility is proposing a slight decrease in monthly costs as it plans a longer-term rate plan.

Advertiser Democrat, Local & State, News, Schools & Education

Oxford Hills to vote Feb. 24 on $3.8M bus garage

by Nicole Carter February 17, 2026February 19, 2026

Maine School Administrative District 17’s bus garage is cramped, out of date and its fueling system is at the end of its life. Is the solution moving to the old Bessey Motors property in South Paris?

Business, Food, Local & State

For restaurant workers, seasonal jobs come with perks

by Peggy Grodinsky February 17, 2026February 18, 2026

Chefs, cooks and bartenders at Maine’s summer resorts and restaurants return for the season rested and rejuvenated after other jobs and other types of work.