Kevin Mann

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Kevin Mann is a reporting fellow for Monitor Local, an initiative of The Maine Monitor. He is receiving training through the Journalism New England Career Lab to do civic reporting that provides people in towns across New England with the information they need to be engaged in their community.

Kevin is a policy impact specialist for the Pulte Institute for Global Development at the University of Notre Dame and holds a Master's of Global Affairs and Sustainable Development from Notre Dame. He is a former teacher, and his work in international development and education includes time as Peace Corps Volunteer in South Africa, with the Japanese Exchange and Teaching Programme, teaching in Camden, New Jersey with the Uncommon Schools charter network and studying the habits of high-performing principals in low-income contexts in Chile.

Kevin is a published creative writer and lives on Great Cranberry Island year-round. His interests include education, environmental, and housing policy.

Contact Kevin with questions, concerns or story ideas: kevMEMONin themainemonitor org

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Skowhegan schedules December public forum on separating town clerk, treasurer roles

The town’s dual treasurer-clerk is retiring in June. Voters will decide at a special meeting in January whether to split the roles, which would mean hiring two people.

ByKevin Mann

November 13, 2026

Working group to study municipal revenue impact as Kennebec River dam decommissioning plans advance

Skowhegan joins fiscal planning as Sappi warns dam removal puts mill operations at risk.

ByKevin Mann

November 10, 2026

Somerset County Commission backs new wilderness search and rescue team, funds initial training

The $27,000 investment launches a two-year plan to improve northern emergency response.

ByKevin Mann

November 6, 2026

Photo of wooden box in front of fireplace.

These Maine towns still count ballots by hand

Cranberry Isles is one of 88 towns that opts to hand count its ballots on election night. Since 2024, dozens of towns have switched to using voting tabulation devices.

ByKevin Mann Emily Bader

November 5, 2026

an 18-month-old springerdoodle sits for a photo

Welcome, Benny: New therapy dog for Somerset County Sheriff’s Office to comfort sexual assault victims, visit local schools

The 18-month-old springerdoodle is expected to ease trauma during forensic interviews and connect with students.

ByKevin Mann

October 28, 2026

Town Manager Michelle Flewelling speaks during a meeting

Fairfield voters approve $2.7 million to complete budget, press officials on property taxes

On their third attempt, residents backed drawing from municipal reserves to sustain town operations while cushioning homeowners against a state-mandated property revaluation.

ByKevin Mann

October 21, 2026

select board members sit around a table during a meeting.

Skowhegan considers public vote on separating town clerk, treasurer roles

With longtime official Gail Pelotte set to retire, town officials weigh splitting the combined elected position into separate, appointed full-time jobs.

ByKevin Mann

October 16, 2026