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.
Lubec School Board takes no action on dispute over playground access
The community‑funded playground, open during school hours for decades, is now closed to the public while classes are in session, prompting objections and calls for change.
Proposed Kingfish aquaculture project in Jonesport on indefinite hold
Last month, the company launched a two-week window to raise funding for general operations, but failed to meet its $4.8 million goal.
Residents seek formal role in federal review as Eastport considers ban on underwater data center
City Council to take public comment next week on two resident‑driven ordinances targeting DeepGreen’s proposed subsea computing project.
Wilton officials consider ordinance to regulate all-terrain vehicles on public ways
The town has allowed ATV access since 2022, but recently learned use must be regulated by an ordinance and not by policy, as the town has been doing.
Crushing tariffs force Campobello Island couple to consider moving brewery to Lubec
Locals are urging Mother Mushroom Brewery to take over the space left vacant when Lubec Brewing Co. closed last month.
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