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Maine Monitor participates in panel on the crucial role of nonprofit news organizations
The Maine Monitor's editor joined the fellow leaders of two other nonprofit journalism outlets March 28 for a panel discussion on the unique and vital role that nonprofit journalism plays in Maine's news ecosystem. The publications are part of the movement of...
Shrink wrap coming off Maine boats … and then what?
The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the shrink wrap is coming off. The boat shrink wrap, that is — low-density polyethylene plastic prized for its flexibility and ability to keep vessels safe from the sleet, snow and rain of Maine winters. And most of it is...
Cristina Perez Zamora: a return to the halls of Milbridge Elementary School
When Cristina Perez Zamora was just 9 years old, her father decided to move the family from Mexico to Maine. He’d fallen in love with the community and the environment in Milbridge, she said, and made it their new home in 2005. After enrolling in Milbridge Elementary...
An update to the aquaculture projects in five Maine communities
Editor’s Note: The following story first appeared in The Maine Monitor’s free environmental newsletter, Climate Monitor, that is delivered to inboxes every Friday morning. Sign up for the free newsletter to get important environmental news by registering at this link....
Tapping the power of the sea: Company to begin testing tidal systems again
After being dormant in its tidal power operations in the Cobscook Bay area for a decade, Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC) is gearing up to again begin testing commercially viable turbine generator units off Eastport this year. Stuart Davies, who has been ORPC's...
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Maine among states seeking to ease child care crunch
Gov. Janet Mills included $10.5 million in her budget proposal that would help expand pre-K, and $7.8 million to continue salary supplements of $200 each for child care workers.
Columbia Falls votes to impose 6-month moratorium on large developments
The measure will likely slow plans by the Worcester family to build the “Flagpole of Freedom” project in the small Downeast town, but does not put a permanent halt to it.
Maine medical examiners face challenges amid need for autopsies
Maine is increasing the number of autopsies performed annually, but families say it’s still not enough.
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A win-win heartbreaker of a state championship basketball game
Host Roger McCord covers a state championship basketball game by focusing on the role parents play.
The history of London Atus and an interview with Alfine Nathalie
Introducing the debut of The Maine Monitor’s newest podcast offering.
Derek Mitchell talks democracy and international security
Hear from the president of the National Democratic Institute
