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.
Voters will consider ordinance changes to give Kingfish Maine more time to begin construction in Jonesport
The aquaculture project has been delayed by years of legal challenges, but was finally cleared in April to proceed.
MSAD 58 approves Strong withdrawal agreement for November vote
If voters approve withdrawal, high school students could choose to attend classes at Mount Abram, Mt. Blue or Carrabec.
Ordinance that would prohibit DeepGreen data-center project in Eastport scheduled for hearing in August
The City Council, the Washington County Commission and the Passamaquoddy Tribe have all raised objections to the project.
Lubec officials table a proposal to charge residents for fire and emergency services after receiving pushback
Selectmen approved funding for the Paula Tinker Memorial Lubec Junior Firefighters program, first pitched to the board in April.
Kingfield voters pass temporary moratorium on transitional overnight recreational developments
The town’s attorney raised several concerns about the wording of the ordinance, which could open the town up to legal challenges from Bowdoin College.
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