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WEBSep 28, 2024 · We deliver fearless, nonpartisan journalism that ensures Mainers are fully informed about issues impacting our state, inspiring action and solutions. Our stories prompt real, positive results for Mainers. Connect with our engaged and committed readers and demonstrate your commitment to public interest reporting for the people and state of Maine.
About Us - The Maine Monitor
WEBThe Maine Monitor is the nonpartisan, independent publication of the Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 27-2623867), dedicated to delivering high-quality, nonpartisan investigative and explanatory journalism to inform Mainers about issues impacting our state and empower them to be engaged …
Introducing The Maine Monitor
WEBAug 9, 2020 · The Maine Monitor is the next step in the evolution of MCPIR — a nonpartisan, nonprofit news organization founded 10 years ago by veteran Maine journalists John Christie and Naomi Schalit. In 2012, the MCPIR founders adopted Pine Tree Watchdog as the organization’s public-facing editorial brand. In the summer of 2017, we …
Ten Maine Monitor stories you may have missed
WEBDec 30, 2023 · Ten Maine Monitor stories you may have missed. From health professionals and rural development to river flooding and the judicial system, here are some stories to read. Photo credits: Andrea Walton, Kate Cough, Prostock Studio, Gabe Souza. 2023 was a remarkable year of reporting for The Maine Monitor. We published roughly 300 original …
Maine's new $36 million home energy rebate program
WEBSep 20, 2024 · Earlier this week, Maine launched a big home energy rebate program with funds from the Inflation Reduction Act. It’s the first of two long-awaited projects funded by the huge 2022 climate law, coming as the Biden administration works to speed this kind of money out the door ahead of the election.. Maine’s new $36 million home energy rebate …
This Week in Maine Politics: Oct. 9, 2022 - The Maine Monitor
WEBBy David Dahl. October 9, 2022. Share. Abortion, taxes and donations were the most talked about election topics in Maine over the last week. In the first gubernatorial debate, former Gov. Paul LePage stated he would not sign a bill to ban abortion after 15 weeks. Abortion is currently legal in Maine through viability, or about 28 weeks.
Maine Monitor releases its first annual impact report
WEBMar 19, 2023 · The Maine Monitor is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service of the Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting. Our team of investigative journalists use data- and document-based reporting to produce stories that have an impact. The Maine Monitor reported in its first annual impact report that it doubled its news content in 2022, …
Some progress, but still far to go on Maine’s climate goals
WEBDec 10, 2023 · The state’s next greenhouse gas emissions inventory is also due out next year, which will provide a major reality check on Maine’s progress toward its overarching statutory goals of reducing emissions 45% over 1990 levels by 2030 and 80% by 2050. As of the latest inventory in 2022, we were at about 25%. These are the years, with this …
This Week in Maine Politics: Oct. 16, 2022 - The Maine Monitor
WEBOctober 16, 2022. Share. Early voting by absentee ballot; litter boxes; the environment; housing were among the most notable political topics in Maine over the last week. Photo by Element5 Digital/Unsplash. Today, we continue a periodic compilation of reporting on the state’s politics leading up to the Nov. 8 elections.
Rural News - The Maine Monitor
WEBSep 21, 2024 · A member of the Rural News Network, The Maine Monitor regularly covers rural issues — including dedicated coverage of Franklin, Oxford, Somerset and Washington counties. Farmington’s only homeless shelter closed in 2020. Efforts to open a new one have failed. In western Maine, services are provided through a decentralized patchwork …