Emily Bader

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Emily Bader is a health care and general assignment reporter for The Maine Monitor where she covers substance use, mental health and access to care.

She is particularly interested in exploring how these issues affect Mainers’ everyday lives, how communities are seeking solutions and in serving as a watchdog on decision-makers.

Prior to joining The Monitor, Emily was a reporter for three years at local Maine papers. She has earned recognition from the New England Newspaper & Press Association, Maine Public Health Association, National Newspaper Association Foundation and Maine Press Association. She is a member of Investigative Editors & Reporters and the Association of Health Care Journalists.

Contact Emily with questions, concerns or story ideas: gro.r1751400951otino1751400951menia1751400951meht@1751400951ylime1751400951

Language(s) Spoken: English

Tents, trash and a pile of propane tanks are seen around the grassy homeless campsite at Bayside.

Portland says “we’re pushed to the brink” by mounting homeless crisis

The city plans to clear a growing tent encampment, leaving people pondering where to go next with no overall solution in sight.

ByEmily Bader

May 14, 2023

The glass door entrance to the Great Portland Health facility. "Healthcare for the Homeless Program. Walk-ins Welcome."

Greater Portland Health employees raise concerns about staffing, management

Leaders at the nonprofit say they are addressing the complaints, which surfaced in letters from workers and a staff “listening session."

ByEmily Bader

April 30, 2023

A black and white Lewiston Police cruiser sits outside a local business during a community event.

Lewiston police investigate a resident’s encounter with officer

The incident was captured on video and has been distributed widely on social media.

ByEmily Bader

April 24, 2023