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.
Kingfield officials schedule special meeting to weigh moratorium on Bowdoin College campsite application
Lawyer for the Brunswick liberal arts college said the moratorium petition has a “fatal flaw” because the ordinance’s campsite definition is too vague.
MSAD 58 voters cut $472,000 from proposed budget, reject reserve funding
The trimmed spending plan is set for a districtwide referendum June 9.
Maine’s biggest ski resort is in a dispute over $150K of taxpayer money
Franklin County officials say the money was improperly charged for an infrastructure project that fell apart.
RSU 73 board elects new leaders, sets town assessments
New Chair Holly Morris says she will push for stronger communication and cooperation on divided panel.
Washington County Commission tightens oversight of spending
Commissioners approved a $949 backup freezer for the county jail but, citing the new $500 spending-approval policy, rejected cellphone stipends for two clerical workers.
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