Daniel O'Connor

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Daniel O’Connor is a Report for America corps member who covers rural government as part of the partnership between The Maine Monitor and Bangor Daily News.

Hailing from a small town in Connecticut, Dan’s interest in government reporting brought him back to rural New England, where he aims to shed light on the government, politics and cultural trends impacting rural communities across Maine. He arrived in Maine after attaining his master’s degree at Columbia Journalism School in New York City. He is based in Augusta.

Contact Daniel via email with questions, concerns or story ideas: danMEMONiel themainemonitor org

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protester holding a sign that reads protect women's sports.

Proponents of Maine trans athlete referendum criticize wording of question

Protect Girls Sports in Maine, the committee responsible for bringing the proposal to voters this November, said the ballot language is “not dutifully faithful to the proposed legislative text.”

ByDaniel O'Connor

April 9, 2026

This western Maine mountain town is desperate for more housing

As the tourist economy drives new growth in northwestern Maine, Eustis, where most properties sit empty for much of the year, has little housing available.

ByDaniel O'Connor

April 8, 2026

Bob O'Brien sits at a table while looking at his laptop.

A fast-growing Maine community resists the idea of becoming a town again

“It would be quite onerous becoming a town,” said the “unofficial mayor” of Albany Township, which is growing due to the influence of the Bethel area’s four-season tourism economy.

ByDaniel O'Connor

April 3, 2026

York sheriff candidate accused of colluding with incumbent at surreal hearing

Both York County Sheriff William King, a Democrat, and David Corbett, his would-be Republican opponent, denied the claims made by former state Rep. Heidi Sampson at an Augusta hearing.

ByDaniel O'Connor

March 27, 2026