Sean Scott

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Sean Scott is a religion, politics and society reporter for The Maine Monitor, covering how religious institutions impact personal and political decision making across the state.

A Report for America corps member, he is especially focused on how places of worship impact local communities and broader Maine society by influencing both policy and cultural discussions.

Before joining The Monitor, Sean launched a nonprofit newsroom in southwest Ohio, leading a small team of interns and contributing writers to provide weekly coverage. His in-depth reporting, breaking news and investigative work in Ohio, including during college, has won statewide and regional awards, as well as a national Mark of Excellence award from the Society of Professional Journalists for campus reporting.

Contact Sean via email with questions, concerns or story ideas: gro.r1771000873otino1771000873menia1771000873meht@1771000873naes1771000873

Contact Sean via Signal: 207-955-1724

Language(s) Spoken: English

woman holding a sign that reads no breaking the law, harming observers, wearing masks.

ICE observers say immigration agents tried to intimidate them. One man is pursuing legal action

The Maine attorney general’s office and the ACLU of Maine both launched ways for people to report misconduct by immigration officers this week, amid reports that agents have followed observers home, fired paintball-like projectiles at cars and labeled one a “domestic terrorist.”

ByKristian Moravec Sean Scott

January 30, 2026

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Maine is one of the least religious states in the country. Here’s what the data shows.

In a recent survey, a quarter of Mainers listed their religion as “nothing in particular.”

BySean Scott

January 4, 2026

As more Maine kids are homeschooled, more are also attending religious co-ops to connect with others

Last year, at least one in 10 students was homeschooled in more than 50 school districts, largely in central and northern Maine.

BySean Scott

December 7, 2025

Amid SNAP uncertainty, Maine food pantries saw demand spike

The federal benefits freeze was the latest in a string of challenges that have stretched food assistance programs thin this year.

BySean Scott

November 16, 2025

Maine schools, churches see growing interest in Turning Point USA after Charlie Kirk’s assassination

At least 20 Turning Point USA chapters have launched at churches, colleges and high schools across Maine since the conservative group’s founder was killed in September.

BySean Scott

November 2, 2025

A man protests with a sign outside of a Planned Parenthood facility.

Maine is suing a protester for allegedly disrupting services at Planned Parenthood. He’s part of a small group pushing to criminalize abortion.

The group was founded in 2023, after the Maine legislature passed a law expanding abortion access.

BySean Scott

October 5, 2025

A small group sits in an open grass field.

On land and at sea, Maine’s chaplains tackle climate anxiety

Faith leaders are increasingly looking for ways to address people’s spiritual needs in the face of a warming planet.

BySean Scott

September 7, 2025