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Today we talked with legislators about the important role of local nonprofit #news in #Maine alongside our @mainepublic.org colleagues at Nonprofit Day at the Statehouse in Augusta, sponsored by Maine Association of Nonprofits. Read all of our coverage for free on our website: themainemonitor.org
January 13, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Today we talked with legislators about the important role of local nonprofit #news in #Maine alongside our @mainepublic.org colleagues at Nonprofit Day at the Statehouse in Augusta, sponsored by Maine Association of Nonprofits. Read all of our coverage for free on our website: themainemonitor.org
Join reporter Sean Scott at the Bangor Public Library, or virtually on Feb. 4, from 6pm to 7:15pm, for a discussion with #Maine faith leaders who serve vulnerable community members. They will discuss the needs they are seeing and how they aim to fill the gaps.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Join reporter Sean Scott at the Bangor Public Library, or virtually on Feb. 4, from 6pm to 7:15pm, for a discussion with #Maine faith leaders who serve vulnerable community members. They will discuss the needs they are seeing and how they aim to fill the gaps.
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The National Council on Teacher Quality gave poor ratings to three of Maine’s public universities at a time when #reading test scores have been falling. Read more for free from @krstnimg.bsky.social about how this affects #literacy in #Maine at the link 👇
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January 12, 2026 at 2:02 PM
The National Council on Teacher Quality gave poor ratings to three of Maine’s public universities at a time when #reading test scores have been falling. Read more for free from @krstnimg.bsky.social about how this affects #literacy in #Maine at the link 👇
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#Maine consistently ranks as one of the least #religious states in the U.S. It ranked 49th in a recent ranking of overall religiosity by the Pew Research Center, joining New Hampshire and Vermont in the bottom. Reporter Sean Scott breaks down the data he found in his latest story.
January 8, 2026 at 1:45 PM
#Maine consistently ranks as one of the least #religious states in the U.S. It ranked 49th in a recent ranking of overall religiosity by the Pew Research Center, joining New Hampshire and Vermont in the bottom. Reporter Sean Scott breaks down the data he found in his latest story.
Join us for our Monitor Local coffee hour to talk about #news in your area and what you want to see from our reporting. Our Monitor Local editor will be there, along with our executive director and the owners of Twice Sold Tales in Farmington #Maine. See you there!
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January 7, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Join us for our Monitor Local coffee hour to talk about #news in your area and what you want to see from our reporting. Our Monitor Local editor will be there, along with our executive director and the owners of Twice Sold Tales in Farmington #Maine. See you there!
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Thanks to 125 members, we closed out 2025 by meeting our board of directors' $16,500 match and raising an additional $33K to help sustain our reporting into 2026! If you missed this matching opportunity, you can still donate to support our work. Donate now at the link: themainemonitor.org/donate
January 2, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Thanks to 125 members, we closed out 2025 by meeting our board of directors' $16,500 match and raising an additional $33K to help sustain our reporting into 2026! If you missed this matching opportunity, you can still donate to support our work. Donate now at the link: themainemonitor.org/donate
The clock is running out on our board of directors’ $16,500 match! We still need to raise $5,500 by the time the ball drops to unlock the match. Will you ring in the New Year by making a gift to support The Monitor’s independent reporting? Let’s meet this goal together!
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December 31, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The clock is running out on our board of directors’ $16,500 match! We still need to raise $5,500 by the time the ball drops to unlock the match. Will you ring in the New Year by making a gift to support The Monitor’s independent reporting? Let’s meet this goal together!
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To honor the tremendous work of The Monitor this year, our board of directors is challenging readers to join it in raising $16,500 before midnight on December 31. All donations made will be matched by the board. Double your contribution and kick off 2026 with us today:
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December 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
To honor the tremendous work of The Monitor this year, our board of directors is challenging readers to join it in raising $16,500 before midnight on December 31. All donations made will be matched by the board. Double your contribution and kick off 2026 with us today:
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There was plenty of big #environmental news this year: new clean energy legislation, an extreme drought that led to the worst August for #Maine wildfires in 20 years, federal funding cuts and more. As we close out 2025, here are some of our notable highlights.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
There was plenty of big #environmental news this year: new clean energy legislation, an extreme drought that led to the worst August for #Maine wildfires in 20 years, federal funding cuts and more. As we close out 2025, here are some of our notable highlights.
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Did you know none of our stories are behind a #paywall? For the latest news impacting #Maine, check out our website: themainemonitor.org
December 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Did you know none of our stories are behind a #paywall? For the latest news impacting #Maine, check out our website: themainemonitor.org
Reporter Daniel O'Connor sits down with @newscentersmaine.bsky.social to talk about how nearly half of Maine’s counties are behind on their #audits. Read more on how the state's counties are grappling with their audits at the link.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Reporter Daniel O'Connor sits down with @newscentersmaine.bsky.social to talk about how nearly half of Maine’s counties are behind on their #audits. Read more on how the state's counties are grappling with their audits at the link.
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The Callahans of Waterville, #Maine, were skeptical when they first heard that state incentives for a #heatpump could reduce the heating bill for their trailer. But their neighbor had signed up for a rebate, and their natural gas #heating bill was unpredictable.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The Callahans of Waterville, #Maine, were skeptical when they first heard that state incentives for a #heatpump could reduce the heating bill for their trailer. But their neighbor had signed up for a rebate, and their natural gas #heating bill was unpredictable.
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As the important winter #logging season begins, people are seeing the value of their timber fall, while their operating costs are increase. Environmental reporter Emmett Gartner sat down with @newscentersmaine.bsky.social to discuss how recent tariffs have impacted the logging industry in Maine.
December 22, 2025 at 3:21 PM
As the important winter #logging season begins, people are seeing the value of their timber fall, while their operating costs are increase. Environmental reporter Emmett Gartner sat down with @newscentersmaine.bsky.social to discuss how recent tariffs have impacted the logging industry in Maine.
Thanks to the 887 individuals from all over #Maine and beyond who donated to our Year-End Fundraising Drive, we have met our goal of $200K! We appreciate everyone who has shown their support this year!
December 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Thanks to the 887 individuals from all over #Maine and beyond who donated to our Year-End Fundraising Drive, we have met our goal of $200K! We appreciate everyone who has shown their support this year!
Environmental reporter Emmett Gartner spoke with loggers, woodland owners, and representatives from the industry to hear how they are grappling with tariffs on Canadian timber.
Read more on how this affects the #timber industry in #Maine at the link below.
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Read more on how this affects the #timber industry in #Maine at the link below.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Environmental reporter Emmett Gartner spoke with loggers, woodland owners, and representatives from the industry to hear how they are grappling with tariffs on Canadian timber.
Read more on how this affects the #timber industry in #Maine at the link below.
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Read more on how this affects the #timber industry in #Maine at the link below.
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Every day, eastbound and westbound #trains meet in Jackman #Maine, forcing locals to wait for both trains to cross. With bad timing, it can take up to 30 minutes to get from one side of town to the other. Read more for free at the link 👇
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December 16, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Every day, eastbound and westbound #trains meet in Jackman #Maine, forcing locals to wait for both trains to cross. With bad timing, it can take up to 30 minutes to get from one side of town to the other. Read more for free at the link 👇
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We had a great time talking with readers at the Bangor Authors’ Book Fair & Literary Festival at the Bangor Public Library on Saturday! Thank you to everyone who came by to see us. If you missed us in Bangor #Maine, we hope to see you at another event soon!
December 15, 2025 at 5:09 PM
We had a great time talking with readers at the Bangor Authors’ Book Fair & Literary Festival at the Bangor Public Library on Saturday! Thank you to everyone who came by to see us. If you missed us in Bangor #Maine, we hope to see you at another event soon!
As the important winter logging season begins in #Maine, people are seeing the values for their #timber fall, while their costs to operate are going up. Read more for free on how this affects the #logging industry in Maine at the link 👇
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December 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM
As the important winter logging season begins in #Maine, people are seeing the values for their #timber fall, while their costs to operate are going up. Read more for free on how this affects the #logging industry in Maine at the link 👇
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Last year, at least one in 10 students was #homeschooled in more than 50 school districts, largely in central and northern #Maine. Reporter Sean Scott sits down with @newscentersmaine.bsky.social to discuss the rise in homeschool co-ops.
December 12, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Last year, at least one in 10 students was #homeschooled in more than 50 school districts, largely in central and northern #Maine. Reporter Sean Scott sits down with @newscentersmaine.bsky.social to discuss the rise in homeschool co-ops.
Join the Maine Monitor in Bangor, #Maine on Saturday, December 13th, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for the Bangor Authors’ Book Fair & Literary Festival at the Bangor Public Library. Come see us at our table to talk about local #journalism!
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December 11, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Join the Maine Monitor in Bangor, #Maine on Saturday, December 13th, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for the Bangor Authors’ Book Fair & Literary Festival at the Bangor Public Library. Come see us at our table to talk about local #journalism!
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We are being challenged to get 100 new members by midnight on 12/11 and we will unlock a bonus match of $4,500 thanks to some of our members and the Newsmatch Fund! Will you make a membership gift — of any size — and help us unlock this incredible match?
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December 9, 2025 at 6:38 PM
We are being challenged to get 100 new members by midnight on 12/11 and we will unlock a bonus match of $4,500 thanks to some of our members and the Newsmatch Fund! Will you make a membership gift — of any size — and help us unlock this incredible match?
themainemonitor.org/donate/
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Around #Maine, people gather to talk about the kind of death they want for loved ones and themselves. Death cafes are not support groups but guided discussions where people can ask questions, share concerns and make plans for the future. Read more for free 👇
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December 5, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Around #Maine, people gather to talk about the kind of death they want for loved ones and themselves. Death cafes are not support groups but guided discussions where people can ask questions, share concerns and make plans for the future. Read more for free 👇
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The Norway #Maine select board awarded a $50K grant to @lightsoutgallery.bsky.social to support the gallery’s youth programs. @sipedan.bsky.social, co-founder of Lights Out, said the program has offered youth programs for a few years, but struggled to meet demand.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
The Norway #Maine select board awarded a $50K grant to @lightsoutgallery.bsky.social to support the gallery’s youth programs. @sipedan.bsky.social, co-founder of Lights Out, said the program has offered youth programs for a few years, but struggled to meet demand.
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Rose Lundy sat down with @newscentersmaine.bsky.social to discuss how the number of Medicare patients in #Maine who received buprenorphine treatment for their addiction to #opioids increased about 70% between 2019 and 2023. Read the full report for free below.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Rose Lundy sat down with @newscentersmaine.bsky.social to discuss how the number of Medicare patients in #Maine who received buprenorphine treatment for their addiction to #opioids increased about 70% between 2019 and 2023. Read the full report for free below.
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This #GivingNewsDay, we are working to raise $10K to support our nonprofit, independent news. Right now, every dollar you give to The Maine Monitor will be TRIPLED thanks to challenge grants from the Barr Foundation and NewsMatch! Donate now at the link below.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:29 PM
This #GivingNewsDay, we are working to raise $10K to support our nonprofit, independent news. Right now, every dollar you give to The Maine Monitor will be TRIPLED thanks to challenge grants from the Barr Foundation and NewsMatch! Donate now at the link below.
themainemonitor.org/donate/
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