Maine is the second most rural state in the U.S., with over 61 percent of the population living in a rural part of the state, according to the 2020 Census.
A member of the Rural News Network, The Maine Monitor regularly covers rural issues — including dedicated coverage of Franklin, Oxford, Somerset and Washington counties.
Contract negotiations for drivers and custodians in RSU 73 have stalled over wage increases
School sports begin on Aug. 20, but no bus drivers have signed up to take students to games or other events.
Farmington Select Board approves 3 percent sewer rate increase
Users can expect another 3 percent increase in 2027 to close a budget gap.
Safety, ownership questions grow as Kingfield confronts deteriorating Iron Bridge
Uncertainty over ownership and repair responsibility has intensified as Bowdoin College’s proposed campsite would add traffic to the deteriorating span.
Washington County seeks dismissal of most counts in Renée Gray’s lawsuit
The former county manager is fighting her termination as officials say she skipped required notice steps and misrepresented how her firing unfolded.
It is getting tougher and tougher to fill public works positions in some pockets of Maine
Officials cite long shifts, on‑call demands, tight budgets and mandatory drug testing for commercial driver’s licenses as major barriers to hiring.
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