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.
Washington County manager lawsuit moved to federal court
A temporary restraining order that was scheduled for hearing in state court Thursday has been continued indefinitely, with the manager on paid leave.
After years of legal challenges, Kingfish Maine is pushing for help to proceed with 22-acre aquaculture project in Jonesport
Town to vote next week whether to carve out a broader construction timeline and allow easier permitting.
Machiasport officials agree to consider noise ordinance
The decision follows a resident's complaint about late-night parties on Pettegrow Point Road.
Developer proposes 14 apartments for former Advertiser Democrat building in Norway
Planning Board opens review of project aimed at preserving 1 Pikes Hill while meeting a Sept. 3 deadline for housing funds.
Maine resort town can’t find volunteers to fix its housing problem
Rangeley’s predicament is a distilled example of two statewide issues: second home buyers making housing expensive for crucial service workers and a lack of interest in the lower levels of government that are working to solve the problem.
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