The Maine Monitor: Nonpartisan, independent and in-depth …
WEB6 days ago · The Maine Monitor covers in-depth stories on issues impacting Maine, such as coastal marshes, health care, firefighting and pharmacies. It is a nonpartisan, independent and citizen-supported newsroom that collaborates with the Associated Press.
Maine's new $36 million home energy rebate program
WEB22 hours ago · Phase two of Maine’s IRA implementation will come with another $36 million and focus on home efficiency upgrades. Those rebates are slated to launch sometime next year. I reported late last year for Energy News Network on Maine’s nascent plans for its shares of IRA funding. As part of the federal Justice40 initiative, the law required 40% ...
About Us - The Maine Monitor
WEBThe Maine Monitor is a nonprofit news organization that publishes original, in-depth stories on issues affecting Maine. It has no paywall, shares its work for free, and reaches readers and media outlets across New England.
Why is building and renovating schools so expensive?
WEB4 hours ago · In 2017, it cost $313 and in 2018, $379. In 2023 the cost jumped to $491 and in 2024 reached $661. The cost of building middle and high schools in the state follows the same trend. This uptick stems from inflation, labor shortages, and a supply and demand imbalance. “Post-COVID demand fueled by lower interest rates and …
Introducing The Maine Monitor
WEBAug 9, 2020 · The Maine Monitor is a new editorial brand of the Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting, a nonprofit news organization that produces investigative and in-depth stories on key issues impacting Maine. Learn about the mission, staff, and content of The Maine Monitor and how to support its citizen-funded journalism.
Ten Maine Monitor stories you may have missed
WEBDec 30, 2023 · A recap of some of the most important and impactful stories published by The Maine Monitor in 2023, covering topics such as climate change, health care, rural development, and the judicial system. Read about the challenges and opportunities facing Maine communities and residents in this news roundup.
Maine Monitor releases its first annual impact report
WEBMar 19, 2023 · The Maine Monitor produces investigative journalism that matters for Mainers on government, diversity, education, environment, and healthcare. Read its first annual impact report to see how its stories prompted real actions, increased readership, and won awards in 2022.
Rural News - The Maine Monitor
WEBSep 7, 2024 · Eleven of Maine’s 16 counties are identified as rural, according to the federal government, meaning approximately 40 percent of the state’s residents reside in a rural county. A member of the Rural News Network, The Maine Monitor regularly covers rural issues — including dedicated coverage of Franklin, Oxford, Somerset and Washington ...
Mills proposes exempting all nonprofits from sales tax - The Maine …
WEBFeb 25, 2024 · Gov. Janet Mills has proposed extending a sales tax exemption to all nonprofits operating in Maine, which state officials say will address inequities among organizations seeking exemption and simplify the tax exemption process, but will cost the state about $10 million annually. Of the 47 states …
Maine Monitor, Associated Press announce collaboration
WEBAug 21, 2024 · The Associated Press announced a new content sharing agreement with The Maine Monitor today that will enhance the content The Monitor can offer its readers and broaden the reach of The Monitor’s reporting.. The initiative is part of an effort by the AP to expand the reach of local news ahead of the presidential election and increase access to the AP’s fact-based, nonpartisan journalism.