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Maine schools, churches see growing interest in Turning Point USA after Charlie Kirk’s assassination

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At least 20 Turning Point USA chapters have launched at churches, colleges and high schools across Maine since the conservative group’s founder was killed in September.

November 2, 2025

Maine daycare to close after 2 years despite $250K from feds

November 7, 2025

Maine lawmakers have a second chance to ban AI-generated child sexual abuse images

bySawyer Loftus, Bangor Daily News

November 7, 2025

Woodland Pulp pausing mill operations until end of December

byEmmett Gartner

November 7, 2025

Washington County is scrambling to save itself from financial ruin after voters reject bond

byDaniel O’Connor

November 6, 2025

Meet 3 local groups fighting men’s loneliness in Maine

November 6, 2025

Two years after Lewiston shooting, Maine voters approve red flag law

November 5, 2025

Moderate Democrat Jared Golden won’t seek reelection

byTorrie Herrington, NOTUS for The Maine Monitor

November 5, 2025

Maine rejects voter ID, absentee voting limits

November 5, 2025

Washington County rejects $11M bond aimed at digging out of budget crisis

byDaniel O’Connor

November 5, 2025

Lisbon finally passes school budget while electing Republican who led tax revolt

byDaniel O’Connor

November 5, 2025

Meet the groups pushing Maine school boards to change transgender policies

byDaniel O’Connor

November 2, 2025

Washington County municipalities weigh whether to pay share of county tax anticipation note early

November 1, 2025

Wilton has launched revaluation assessment; property values could double

November 1, 2025

Machias considers paying share of county tax anticipation note to avoid proposed $8 million bond

November 1, 2025

Donations needed for third house being renovated in Waterville for low-income families

November 1, 2025

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Leaders struggled to respond as more Maine students began to flounder

byKristian Moravec

October 26, 2025

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October 19, 2025

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October 19, 2025

When Maine daycares stay quiet about abuse and neglect within their walls

October 12, 2025

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September 28, 2025

Beating of handcuffed man casts doubt on Maine State Police’s perfect record of clearing officers

byCallie Ferguson, Bangor Daily NewsandbyJosh Keefe

September 18, 2025

A trooper repeatedly punched a handcuffed man in the face. The Maine State Police promoted him.

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September 17, 2025

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Washington County municipalities weigh whether to pay share of county tax anticipation note early

November 1, 2025

Wilton has launched revaluation assessment; property values could double

November 1, 2025

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Moderate Democrat Jared Golden won’t seek reelection

byTorrie Herrington, NOTUS for The Maine Monitor

November 5, 2025

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byTorrie Herrington, NOTUS for The Maine Monitor

October 31, 2025

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‘Stop Punching Him’

The arrest of Justin Savage has raised questions about Maine State Police's use of force policy and its process for reviewing complaints.

byJosh KeefeandbyCallie Ferguson, Bangor Daily News

Child Care Challenges

Maine is facing a child care crisis, with the number of providers declining dramatically in recent years. But those aren't the only child care challenges in Maine.

Maine’s Maternity Care Crisis

Eleven hospitals in Maine have closed or announced plans to close their birthing units in the past decade. Roughly half of Maine’s 36 hospitals do not offer birthing services.

byEmily HedegardandbyKate Cough

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