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Environment, Health


BROWNTAIL MOTHS RETURNING, BUT SCIENTISTS ARE WORKING TO LIMIT THEIR SPREAD

by Rose Lundy | May 8, 2022

Although there are reasons for optimism, Mainers should be prepared to deal with
the pesky insect again this summer.


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WHAT IF THE TREES DIDN’T FALL IN THE FOREST?

by Kate Cough | May 8

For years, environmental stewards trying to slow global warming have sought to
limit the amount of carbon in the atmosphere by encouraging the use of what are
known as carbon offsets. The idea seems deceptively simple: pay landowners to
manage their land in a way that...

ANALYSIS: COURT’S PENDING ABORTION RULING THREATENS TO DIVIDE THE COUNTRY

by Douglas Rooks | May 8

The days of legal uniformity across the nation for abortion rights is clearly
coming to an end — that much seems certain after the stunning leak of Justice
Samuel Alito’s proposed majority opinion. That Alito would not only overturn Roe
v. Wade, the 1973 landmark...

THE UKRAINE WAR RETRAUMATIZES MANY IMMIGRANTS WHO HAVE COME TO MAINE

by Georges Budagu Makoko | May 8

This column first appeared in Amjambo Africa, a print and digital publication
that serves new immigrants to Maine. It is republished with permission. As
someone who grew up in a war-torn country, the Democratic Republic of the Congo,
I have difficulty watching the...

THESE ARE THE TOP 10 HIGH SCHOOLS IN MAINE, ACCORDING TO US NEWS

by The Maine Monitor | May 8

US News & World Report has released its annual set of state by state rankings of
top high schools, and schools in Kennebunk, Limestone, Cumberland, and Cape
Elizabeth were among those at the top of the list in Maine. The publication said
it reviewed about 24,000...

COUNTERING THE CULTURE OF CONVENIENCE

by Marina Schauffler | May 6

We are consumers of convenience. Offer us a faster, easier, wrinkle-free,
nonstick option, and we’re sold. We need no convincing that convenience is an
inherent good; a lifetime of ads has done that work. Early conveniences — like
refrigerators and vacuum cleaners —...


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LAWMAKERS APPROVE FUNDING TO HIRE MAINE’S FIRST PUBLIC DEFENDERS

by Samantha Hogan | April 25

Director warns of “imminent” crisis in being able to find lawyers for all people
needing public defense.


LEGISLATORS ADDRESS MAINE’S HOUSING SHORTAGE, BUT ADVOCATES SAY SO MUCH MORE
NEEDS TO BE DONE

by Rose Lundy | April 24

The situation has created myriad health problems, with homeless Mainers up to 19
times more likely to spend time in a hospital.


MAINE CAPS PHONE CALL PRICES IN JAILS AND PRISONS

by Samantha Hogan | April 24

The law expands protection of prisoners from excessive fees to call their
families and lawyers.

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MONITOR INVESTIGATIONS


Eavesdropping in Maine Jails, Projects


EAVESDROPPING IN MAINE JAILS

Jailed defendants have a legal right to privately speak with their attorneys.
Yet, in Maine, county jails are eavesdropping on these calls. Four jails
recorded nearly 1,000 attorney-client calls in a single year and shared
recordings with police and prosecutors before trial.

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UNSAFE HOMES: CHILDREN IN PERIL

Two babies and two toddlers died in Maine between May and August of 2021 due to
suspected abuse by their parents. The four child homicides in three months set a
state record. The Maine Monitor explores the homicides to see what should have
been in place to be prevented and what can be done going forward.

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INTRIGUING INDIVIDUALS: MISS MAINE MARIAH LAROCQUE

by Garrick Hoffman | May 1, 2022

Miss Maine 2021 joins the Intriguing Individuals Podcast to discuss exploitation
and human trafficking advocacy, and finding justice through art.

CONVERSATIONS FROM THE POINTED FIRS: AUTHOR CHRISTOPHER PACKARD



In this episode, author Christopher Packard discusses Maine’s rich folklore.

CHASING MAINE: THE 60-HOUR BRIDGE



Roger McCord captures the innovative $21 million Portland bridge project through
time-lapse and drone videography.

CONVERSATIONS FROM THE POINTED FIRS: HISTORIAN EARL H. SMITH



In this episode, historian Earl H. Smith discusses Maine’s rich invention and
maker culture.

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