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The Maine Monitor is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service of the Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting. Our team of investigative journalists use data- and document-based reporting to produce stories that have an impact.

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‘It’s okay to ask for help’: Groups from different faith backgrounds discuss their work helping Mainers in need

Leaders from Greater Bangor Area Street Pastors, Hope Haven Gospel Mission and Catholic Charities joined The Maine Monitor for a conversation about their work providing social services across Maine.

ByThe Maine Monitor

February 5, 2026

people gather at tables during a breakout session at a listening tour stop.

Key takeaways from The Monitor’s listening tour

Listening tour participants told us what they need — and are missing — from local news.

ByThe Maine Monitor

January 28, 2026

headshots of Kate Cough, Erin Rhoda and Patrick Sweeney.

The Monitor, MCPIR announce trio of personnel moves

The moves include the hiring of a director of finance and operations and an additional editor.

ByThe Maine Monitor

January 21, 2026

January ‘radio hour’ discusses Monitor Local reporting initiative

The show offers a behind-the-scenes look at Maine Monitor reporting.

ByThe Maine Monitor

January 14, 2026

MCPIR welcomes Emily Barr as new board chair, celebrates longtime service of her predecessor Jed Davis

Jed Davis has served on the board since 2012, and will continue to do so as president emeritus. Emily Barr joined the board in 2023 and looks forward to helping the nonprofit newsroom continue to grow.

ByThe Maine Monitor

December 28, 2025

December ‘radio hour’ discusses older Mainers and opioid addiction

The show offers a behind-the-scenes look at recent Maine Monitor reporting.

ByThe Maine Monitor

December 5, 2025

November ‘radio hour’ digs into a budget crisis and transgender student policies

The show offers a behind-the-scenes look at recent reporting published on The Monitor’s website.

ByThe Maine Monitor

November 30, 2025