Carlyssa Baker

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Carlyssa Baker is a Maine Monitor Dirigo Intern for The Maine Monitor’s Monitor Local initiative. Her internship is made possible by a generous donation from William and Sally Zierden.

She is passionate about community-centered journalism that highlights resilience and explores how communities navigate change. Originally from Rumford, Carlyssa is a rising senior at Bates College pursuing double majors in Anthropology and Gender and Sexuality Studies. She previously interned with Amjambo Africa where she published stories of hope and belonging amid a shifting political landscape affecting immigrant communities.

Contact Carlyssa with questions, concerns or story ideas: carMEMONlyssa themainemonitor org

select board members sitting around a table.

Paris Select Board keeps Buckfield Road parcel, eyes recreation or conservation use

Officials rejected a request to purchase the town‑owned lot and plan to evaluate options for community benefit.

ByCarlyssa Baker

August 12, 2026

members of the select board sit around a table during a meeting.

Skowhegan Select Board backs new Tasers for police, approves 10‑year lease for downtown building

Former journalist Aaron Miller hired as town manager; officials approve major infrastructure spending and review plans for reducing waste.

ByCarlyssa Baker

August 12, 2026