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Norway mobile home park residents push for pause on rent hikes, call for new ordinance

by Nicole Carter February 13, 2026February 17, 2026

Residents say a rent increase is set to go into effect April 1.

News, Politics

Democratic National Committee chair to visit Maine ahead of special election

by Billy Kobin February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

DNC Chair Ken Martin is hoping to rally support for Scott Harriman, who faces Republican Janet Beaudoin in a Feb. 24 state House race.

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

Mt. Blue staff raises $2,000 for heating fund

by Rebecca Richard February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

Mt. Blue Campus staff partnered with The Sargent Corp. to raise money for the Farmington Area Ecumenical Heating Fund through a winter spirit-week fundraising effort.

Local & State, News

Mainer Jessica Meir launches for second trip to space station

by Gillian Graham February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

The SpaceX Crew-12 is expected to dock at the International Space Station on Saturday afternoon.

Local & State, News

Police identify pedestrian killed in Winthrop crash

by Amy Calder February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

Eric O. Stinson, 44, of Pittston, was on U.S. Route 202 on Wednesday when he was struck and killed.

Community, Local & State, News, The Franklin Journal

Farmington Farmers’ Union approves 16.75% patronage payout for members

by Rebecca Richard February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

Shareholders approved the sixth consecutive 16.75 percent trade allowance and reelected board leadership during the cooperative’s Feb. 3 annual meeting.