Dover-Foxcroft weighs dam removal
In Piscataquis County, recent flooding highlights risks related to the town’s historic dam.
December floods expose weaknesses in county notification systems
Franklin County officials say they struggled to notify residents of road closures and other hazards in real time as floodwaters rose.
Gardiner business owners gut-punched by insurance coverage revelations after recent flooding
They had no reason to believe their insurance policies wouldn’t cover flood damage. Now they are on the hook for tens of thousands of dollars in repairs.
Police training in mental health lags behind new reality
With a shortage of mental health professionals statewide, law enforcement officers without enough training are being forced to make decisions in crisis situations.
How we investigated mental welfare checks in Maine
Ten in-depth interviews with department heads and reviews of numerous records aided the Monitor's investigation of mental welfare check procedures.
Maine law enforcement officers often lack direction for how to conduct welfare checks
Procedures have come under scrutiny since it was revealed that police tried to reach Robert Card weeks before the Lewiston mass shootings.
Pollute less, profit more: How Maine industry is rewarded for cutting down emissions and wastewater
A state tax exemption benefits industrial companies for cutting down on pollution but also draws millions of dollars away from small-town tax revenue, and never expires.