Maine’s rural counties scramble to fill gaps in police patrols
As state police pull back on routine patrols of rural areas, some county officials are banding together to take the fight to the state level.
Washington County seeks answers to lighter police presence
The State Police decided to eliminate routine patrols of the county, which has placed an onus on understaffed county and municipal departments.
Jim and Deb Fallows return to Eastport to discuss the strengths and struggles of small town America
A discussion about small-town America co-hosted by The Maine Monitor.
Saving the halls and granges that house so much of our heritage
Liberty Hall in Machiasport is one of the Downeast buildings receiving tender care from a devoted group as it fights for survival.
Legislature shores up finances of emergency medical service providers around the state
The legislature approved $31 million of the $70 million that EMS officials requested, providing a lifeline while longer-term solutions are considered.
New projects to bring some changes to Washington County transportation patterns
A bypass will divert more traffic into small Route 1 towns, while other work will focus on repaving, an airport improvement, and culvert and bridge repairs.
In Washington County, getting from here to there isn’t so simple
The far-flung county with high poverty rates is searching for solutions to a lack of a comprehensive public transportation system.