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RSU 73 board elects new leaders, sets town assessments

https://themainemonitor.org/rsu73-new-leaders-town-assessments/

Published: May 15, 2026 20:15

New Chair Holly Morris says she will push for stronger communication and cooperation on divided panel.

Proposed Head of Falls project would add 63 units, major investment to downtown Waterville

https://themainemonitor.org/proposed-63-unit-project-waterville/

Published: May 15, 2026 19:02

City seeks federal funding for $32 million mixed‑use development that includes housing and new commercial space.

Washington County Commission tightens oversight of spending

https://themainemonitor.org/washington-county-commission-tightens-spending/

Published: May 15, 2026 18:45

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.

New England grid operator forecasts modest growth in electricity demand over next 10 years

https://themainemonitor.org/electricity-demand-forecast/

Published: May 15, 2026 13:00

Many people are switching to technologies that run on electricity rather than fossil fuels, reversing a past trend of falling electricity use.

Maine police watched a suspect through a neighbor’s camera for 3 years without a warrant

https://themainemonitor.org/police-watched-suspect-neighbors-camera/

Published: May 15, 2026 12:38

Until last week, Willie Banks’ attorney believed the camera just happened to catch the shooting. Then she learned there was more to the story.

The growing influence of the Maine church behind Portland’s Turning Point USA event

https://themainemonitor.org/calvary-chapel-growing-influence/

Published: May 14, 2026 20:05

Maine’s network of evangelical Calvary Chapel churches has become increasingly vocal in state politics in recent years. Charlie Kirk’s death has spurred greater interest.

Farmington Select Board awards $2.65 million contract to launch Main Street improvement project

https://themainemonitor.org/farmington-awards-improvement-contract/

Published: May 14, 2026 18:25

Utility pole relocation at Hippach Field is one of the project’s first major steps.

Kingfield Planning Board delays review of Bowdoin College campsite proposal

https://themainemonitor.org/kingfield-delays-bowdoin-campsite-review/

Published: May 14, 2026 17:19

Town’s new attorney needs time to review application after last year’s budget cuts eliminated legal funding.

Jay OKs final trash collection funds, holds line on sewer rates

https://themainemonitor.org/jay-trash-sewer-rates/

Published: May 14, 2026 16:16

Overflow crowd pushes special town meeting to Town Office parking lot.

Pastors and political leaders are ‘praying for Maine’

https://themainemonitor.org/pray-for-maine/

Published: May 13, 2026 18:20

Increased outreach by a Christian lobbying group, along with a men’s Bible study and an expanded prayer caucus at the State House, showcase conservative Christianity’s growing visibility in Augusta.

Maine Library Commission moves to update patron behavior policy, library standards

https://themainemonitor.org/library-commission-patron-behavior-policy/

Published: May 13, 2026 17:40

Debate sharpens over how much training should be required of library directors.

Farmington voters approve fire truck, bridge project at town meeting

https://themainemonitor.org/farmington-approves-fire-truck-bridge-project/

Published: May 12, 2026 19:22

Residents rejected a proposal to cut in half permitting fees for marijuana cultivation.

How a data center derailed $240,000 for affordable housing in rural Maine

https://themainemonitor.org/data-center-derailed-affordable-housing/

Published: May 12, 2026 19:04

In rural Midcoast Maine, nearly a quarter of a million dollars in federal money earmarked for housing was rescinded from a small town after local officials sought to use the funds for a data center.

Maine is stuck in ranked-choice voting limbo. That’s not likely to change soon

https://themainemonitor.org/maine-ranked-choice-voting-limbo/

Published: May 12, 2026 13:00

Nearly a decade after Maine became the first state to approve the use of ranked-choice voting for statewide elections, it has yet to fully implement the system.

Here’s how ranked-choice voting works in Maine

https://themainemonitor.org/ranked-choice-voting-explained/

Published: May 11, 2026 21:20

Ranked choice is used in races for governor, the state Legislature and federal offices during the primary, but only in federal races during the general election.

Kingfield residents express opposition to Bowdoin College campsite project, seek moratorium

https://themainemonitor.org/kingfield-opposition-bowdoin-campsite/

Published: May 11, 2026 21:07

The Planning Board is expected to take up the school’s application Tuesday.

A Maine island where almost nobody lives will restart a police department

https://themainemonitor.org/frye-island-restart-police-department/

Published: May 11, 2026 20:00

The island had a police department until about a decade ago, when the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office took over.

Harvesters, scientists and town officials coordinate steps to rebuild clam population

https://themainemonitor.org/harvesters-scientists-and-town-officials-coordinate-steps-to-rebuild-clam-population/

Published: May 11, 2026 19:25

Harvesters, scientists and town officials coordinate steps to rebuild clam population.

Calais Middle/High School launches major improvement plan with $150,000 donation

https://themainemonitor.org/calais-middle-high-school-launches-major-improvement-plan-with-150000-donation/

Published: May 11, 2026 18:07

The plan kicked off this month with a Downeast Credit Union donation for a new gym floor.

MAHA is mad at Republicans. Some Democrats want to capitalize.

https://themainemonitor.org/maha-democrats-midterms/

Published: May 11, 2026 14:07

Maine Democrat Rep. Chellie Pingree has met with MAHA activists and spoke at a MAHA rally outside the Supreme Court.

Read our full archive of Graham Platner’s deleted Reddit comments

https://themainemonitor.org/platner-reddit-comments/

Published: May 11, 2026 13:00

The collection spans more than a decade and provides a rare glimpse into the thinking of a candidate at a time when he betrayed no political ambitions.