People protesting the #Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency gathered in Portland gathered on July 14 after the death of a 26-year-old man from Colombia who was shot by federal #agents earlier in the week. #maine #ice #biddefordshooting

Hundreds of people gathered at #protests across #Maine after Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a 26-year-old man from Colombia, was shot by federal #Immigration and Customs Enforcement #agents.

Hundreds of people in Southern #Maine gathered in several #protests early this week following the death of Joan Sebastian Guerrero, who was shot and killed by federal #immigration agents Monday morning in Biddeford. themainemonitor.org/biddeford-ic...

On July 21st, join our executive director and other members of The Maine Monitor at the Rangeley Hideaway for the next #Maine Monitor Coffee Hour event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy a #coffee and conversation about our #journalism and the issues that matter to you. www.facebook.com/share/1D8t2h...

Every day, our #newsroom is examining what information you need and what issues matter to #Maine. Stay in the know when you sign up for our #newsletters at the link below 👇 themainemonitor.org/newsletters/

#Polling firms are tweaking their designs, finding new ways to reach people and reassessing who they predict will turn out to #vote in an attempt to avoid repeating mistakes made in 2020.

A handful of mostly unknown Democrats, including a retired art teacher, a candidate’s husband and a finance executive, will soon have unprecedented influence over the U.S. #Senate race in #Maine. themainemonitor.org/democrats-sh...

We’re pleased to announce that six #Maine Monitor #journalists have been honored with five #awards from the National Newspaper Association Foundation. themainemonitor.org/monitor-earn...

TOMORROW! Join Monitor staff at Downshift Coffee in Belfast, #Maine, for the next Monitor Coffee Hour for coffee and conversation from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. www.facebook.com/share/18wFpp...

Until this #primary, #Maine had only ever seen two statewide or #congressional races go to #rankedchoice #voting at the same time. The three major ranked-choice races in this primary set a new record and followed a surge in ranked-choice strategy among #campaigns.

A group of residents is petitioning the #Maine city of Eastport to enact a permanent ban on #AI data facilities after DeepGreen Western Passage applied for a preliminary permit to test an underwater #datacenter off the city’s northern coast.

Central Maine Power is seeking to raise rates by an average of $18 per month, citing the need for greater #grid reliability amid more extreme #weather. At a recent public hearing, customers sounded off about the request, which could increase their bills by more than $200 over the course of a year.

Under the changes, which were finalized in April, the #Maine Department of Health and Human Services is aiming to standardize the process it uses to determine who qualifies for care and provide more comprehensive in-home services to children with higher needs. themainemonitor.org/mainecare-ch...

Volunteers with the Greater Bangor Street Pastors spend Fridays conversing with homeless people around Bangor, #Maine. Sean Scott sits down with NEWS CENTER Maine to discuss his latest story on how street pastors are lending an ear to #homeless people in Bangor.

Join us for an expert panel discussion, moderated by reporter Matt Junker, on #ranked-choice #voting and its role in the recent #primaries. Panelists are the executive director of Democracy #Maine, chair of USM's political science department, and former senior policy advisor to Gov. LePage.

#Maine #ranked-choice tabulation results, #homeless outreach and why UMaine received another "F" for how it teaches reading instruction. Deputy editor Stephanie McFeeters breaks down this week's top stories. Read these and more for free at the link below. themainemonitor.org

Every day, The #Maine Monitor's #newsroom is examining what information you need. Stay in the know with our #newsletters. Sign up for free today at the link below. themainemonitor.org/newsletters/

Join The #Maine Monitor for an expert panel discussion on Maine’s recent #primaries, the role of #ranked-choice voting, and what we can take away for future elections. This event is free and will be held both in-person and on Zoom. Register for the event below. www.eventbrite.com/e/monitor-ta...?

Volunteers with the Greater Bangor Street Pastors spend Fridays conversing with #homeless people around Bangor, #Maine. It is one of several #faith-based groups working on the issue as the city looks to develop a long-term plan. themainemonitor.org/bangor-stree...

Nearly 100 billionaires and their spouses have donated to reelect #Maine Sen. Susan Collins. Reporter Josh Keefe sits down with NewsCenter Maine to discuss his latest story on the differences in #political donors of #SusanCollins and #GrahamPlatner.

Here's how #ranked-choice tabulation process works in #Maine. themainemonitor.org/maine-never-...

Editor Kate Cough spoke to a packed house at the @inn.org's #INNDays26 in Pittsburgh about tools and strategies for filling audience gaps in local #news. She highlighted our Monitor Local initiative, which provides coverage to meet the needs of people across western and downeast Maine.

Our 2026 #voter guide, the #billionaires who donated to #reelect Sen. Susan Collins, and renewable #energy projects in Northern Maine are this week's top stories. Read these and more for free at the link below. themainemonitor.org

The #polls have officially closed on the June #primary in #Maine. We will be updating you on all the results as they come in. Check out the results of the #congressional, #governor and state house races at the link below for free. themainemonitor.org/election-res...

Just 3 hours left to vote in the #Maine #primary! We will have results for the #congressional, #governor and state house #races as they come. If you're still unsure or have questions, check out our voter guide for #campaign finance, #candidate interviews and more. themainemonitor.org/elections/

The #polls are open for the primary here in #Maine. #Voters all across the state are casting their #ballots. Polls are open until 8 pm. If you’re someone who values the reporting we do at The Monitor, please consider donating to support our work. themainemonitor.org/donate/?utm_...

Catholic Charities #Maine, runs a warehouse in Aroostook County, which runs an on-site thrift shop puts the money back toward the operation’s primary mission: #feeding those in need. Sean Scott breaks down how they are expanding their operations by installing a giant freezer.

Today is Maine's primary. Our 2026 #voter guide breaks down these big races, dives into who’s funding them, details who’s running for State House and county government seats, answers common questions about voting in #Maine and more. Explore the free guide👇 themainemonitor.org/elections/

Tomorrow, #voters in #Maine will be headed to the #polls. An informed electorate takes reporters asking hard questions, meeting Mainers where they are, and making sure every voter has access to the same information regardless of where they live or what they can afford.