The Maine Monitor, Author at Bangor Daily News

More than a year after devastating storms, communities shift to resilience

by The Maine Monitor March 10, 2025March 9, 2025

After a series of storms caused an estimated $90 million in damage, Maine is strengthening its preparedness for future storms.

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See how every Maine county spent its federal stimulus money

by The Maine Monitor February 11, 2025February 11, 2025

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Child care providers across the state cited for numerous safety violations

by The Maine Monitor October 14, 2024October 15, 2024

While Cumberland County has seen the most international migrants, every Maine county has seen an increase.

New census data show where Maine’s newcomers are moving

by The Maine Monitor April 17, 2023April 17, 2023

Tax breaks and a sunny political climate have convinced gun manufacturers to find welcoming homes in the South.

Gun manufacturers have made a dramatic exodus from Maine

by The Maine Monitor April 17, 2023April 17, 2023

The run-down Frank J. Wood Bridge has remained standing for years through a group’s efforts, and now a new bridge will cost millions more.

Residents are determined to save Brunswick bridge from destruction

by The Maine Monitor April 10, 2023April 10, 2023

The Dollar Tree store on Western Avenue in Augusta amassed $338,759 in fines alone last June 17 for six “serious” violations.

Maine dollar stores hit with thousands of dollars in fines for federal safety violations

by The Maine Monitor April 3, 2023February 6, 2024

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Shrink wrap is coming off Maine boats — and then what?

by The Maine Monitor March 27, 2023March 27, 2023

The Maine medical examiner's office conducts a lower percentage of autopsies compared with other agencies across the country.

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Maine medical examiners face challenges amid need for autopsies

by The Maine Monitor March 20, 2023March 20, 2023

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There’s no immediate solution to Maine’s teacher shortage

by The Maine Monitor February 6, 2023February 6, 2023

Horses have been subjected to drugging and abuse, with more than 600 violations issued by the state commission overseeing harness racing since 2016.

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There’s an ugly side to Maine harness racing

by The Maine Monitor January 30, 2023January 30, 2023

Ellsworth attorney disbarred after allegedly siphoning cash from dead client’s estate

by The Maine Monitor December 20, 2022December 22, 2022

Paul LePage wants to eliminate pandemic taxes and fees to fight inflation, but there's not much to roll back.

LePage wants to suspend pandemic taxes and fees to fight inflation. There’s little for him to roll back.

by The Maine Monitor October 6, 2022October 6, 2022

Puffins and other seabirds have rebounded from a particularly bad 2021.

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Seabirds are on the rise on islands off Maine’s coast

by The Maine Monitor September 19, 2022September 19, 2022

Woodlands of Rockland resident died after being found in the snow

by The Maine Monitor July 18, 2022July 18, 2022

More Maine doctors and nurses are seeking treatment for substance use and mental health.

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More Maine doctors and nurses are seeking substance use and mental health treatment

by The Maine Monitor July 5, 2022July 5, 2022

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Young Maine women react with shock to Supreme Court overturning abortion rights

by The Maine Monitor June 28, 2022June 28, 2022

Maine's already marginal oversight of private schools could be further hampered by a recent Supreme Court decision.

Supreme Court ruling could unsettle Maine’s already limited oversight of private schools

by The Maine Monitor June 27, 2022June 27, 2022

State suspends counseling license for head of Orrington behavioral center

by The Maine Monitor June 21, 2022June 22, 2022

Lawmakers approve funding to hire Maine’s 1st public defenders

by The Maine Monitor April 26, 2022April 26, 2022