Sean Scott

17 posts

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: seaMEMONn themainemonitor org

Contact Sean via Signal: 207-955-1724

Language(s) Spoken: English

Travis Carey speaks during a church service.

The growing influence of the Maine church behind Portland’s Turning Point USA event

Maine’s network of evangelical Calvary Chapel churches has become increasingly vocal in state politics in recent years. Charlie Kirk’s death has spurred greater interest.

BySean Scott

May 14, 2026

people walking around as part of the event with the state house in the background.

Pastors and political leaders are ‘praying for Maine’

Increased outreach by a Christian lobbying group, along with a men’s Bible study and an expanded prayer caucus at the State House, showcase conservative Christianity’s growing visibility in Augusta.

BySean Scott

May 13, 2026

Attorney for Maine client faces sanctions for AI-driven errors in court filing

The case offers the latest example of how artificial intelligence is transforming the legal field and raising ethical questions.

BySean Scott

May 8, 2026

a voter prepares to put their ballot in a tabulation machine.

New poll shows how faith drives rural voters in battleground states

The poll surveyed rural voters in 13 states, including Maine, finding a quarter are driven by faith, not finances.

BySean Scott

April 27, 2026

Zach Schwartz standing by an entrance to the building.

As religious tensions rise, synagogues and other houses of worship in Maine look to beef up security

State lawmakers are considering a bill that would set aside $1.5 million for nonprofit organizations to make security upgrades.

BySean Scott

March 17, 2026

Paul Ridlon looks to the ceiling in his yurt.

As Paganism’s popularity grows in Maine, leaders are coming together around an often solitary practice

By some measures, Maine is one of the most Pagan states in the country.

BySean Scott

March 8, 2026

a woman looking out the window of a home.

Immigration agents wouldn’t tell her their names. What are the rules in Maine?

As a debate plays out nationally, The Monitor found local law enforcement identification practices are largely guided by custom and individual department policies, not legal requirements.

ByKristian Moravec Sean Scott

February 22, 2026