The Maine Monitor

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

Two puffins nuzzle up close, with one sticking its beak on the head of the other puffin.

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A look back at some of this year’s environmental stories

We're looking back at a few of the stories we’ve covered in recent months.

ByThe Maine Monitor

November 26, 2023

5 min

The Maine Monitor earns 39 Maine Press Association awards

Nineteen newsroom contributors receive accolades from industry peers.

ByThe Maine Monitor

October 15, 2023

A fire truck sits outside a department bay.

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New fire, emergency vehicle stations coming to Anson and Jackman

The towns are among 27 communities in Maine receiving federal funding for public safety buildings.

ByThe Maine Monitor

September 30, 2023

2 min

Hogan, Jackson earn national accolades for Maine Monitor work

Samantha Hogan honored by Society of Professional Journalists for ‘Eavesdropping’ series.

ByThe Maine Monitor

September 19, 2023

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The Maine Monitor wins five awards from National Newspaper Association Foundation

National news foundation acknowledges the work of The Maine Monitor.

ByThe Maine Monitor

August 6, 2023

Angus King speaks during a congressional event

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LETTER: Maine congressional delegation opposes proposed High Peaks national wildlife refuge

Three members of Maine's congressional delegation sent the letter dated Aug. 3.

ByThe Maine Monitor

August 5, 2023

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Editor of Machias Valley News Observer departs after six years

Sarah Craighead Dedmon “incredibly proud" of the paper under her tenure.

ByThe Maine Monitor

July 11, 2023