Long-term datasets such as the numbers from Boothbay Harbor help scientists understand the impact of climate change.
Data Monitor
A wrap-up of our Data Monitor feature: The numbers tell the story
We looked at teacher salaries, warming temperatures, income levels, and a host of other metrics to describe life in Maine.
Maine’s population continued to grow in 2022, fueled by new out-of-state residents
The new Census numbers are the latest sign of the pandemic-era influx to the state.
A look at Maine’s bicycle crash data
The heavier population counties generally reported the most crashes, according to our analysis.
These are the highest earners at Maine’s private colleges and universities
An examination of the highest paid employees at Maine’s private higher ed institutions.
A historical look at climate change’s impact on Maine’s temperatures
This is how climate change has impacted Maine’s average temperatures, causing unpredictability along the way.
Maine’s average teacher salaries lag rest of New England states, data shows
The National Education Association (NEA) reported that Maine teacher salaries, on average, were just over $57,000 in 2020-21.
Maine’s private school leaders can make as much as twice the salary as public school principals
Analysis of IRS filings shows heads of town “academies” earn more than principals at traditional public schools.
Maine’s population grew by 3% since 2016
York County saw the largest growth since 2016 while Aroostook County saw the largest drop in population.
Analyzing the levels of educational attainment by Maine county
Cumberland County maintains highest percentages in both categories analyzed.
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