Naomi Schalit

127 posts

Naomi Schalit is a co-founder of the Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting, which operates The Maine Monitor.

Tom Ward poses for a photo in a school hallway

Chaos in the classroom: Too many kids not ready and able to learn

Veteran teachers and school officials are on the front lines of the crisis of the growth of children coming from poor families, many with just one parent at home. Their experiences show the impact of the changing face of the Maine family.

ByNaomi Schalit

October 26, 2016

Men participating in a class at the Maine State Prison

‘I’m supposed to provide for my family — where am I?’ The story of the childless fathers

The story of the fathers who are rarely there. Interviews with men at the Maine State Prison who have one or more children with women to whom they are not married.

ByNaomi Schalit

October 26, 2016

A female teacher sings to one of her students

Removing the obstacles to school and work helps struggling single mothers escape the trap they’re in

Is there a solution to the single-parent crisis? Not an easy one, say the experts and the people who try to help single mothers and their children. But they are trying.

ByNaomi Schalit

October 26, 2016

Portland primary election challenges lead to proposed changes in campaign law

The complaints — two against Russell and one against primary winner Rep. Ben Chipman — may end up having a broader effect on Maine campaign-finance law and how elections are run.

ByNaomi Schalit

July 20, 2016

A scattered stack of $100 dollar bills with the image of Benjamin Franklin visible

Maine political fundraising in full bloom

We are taking a look at Maine political fundraising, finding out about all the fundraising parties and then telling you about them.

ByNaomi Schalit

June 8, 2016

Rep. Diane Russell speaks during a legislative session

Complaint alleges Rep. Russell’s PAC was “money mill” for her

Portland resident files complaint alleging PAC controlled by Diane Russell, a candidate for the state senate and a current member of the House, may have made fraudulent campaign finance filings.

ByNaomi Schalit

June 6, 2016

old rundown stairs lead to the entrance of a home

EPA targeting Lewiston-Auburn to reduce risk to children from improper lead paint removal

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will begin targeting contractors in the Lewiston-Auburn area who are failing to follow the law that requires them to remove lead paint safely.

ByNaomi Schalit

May 17, 2016