The proposal does not require federal permits or review, and construction is expected to be completed next year.

Exploring future of Maine’s deteriorating dams as they face growing threats from climate change and fall out of favor for ...

Like most Maine hydroelectric dams, the towering Ripogenus Dam on the West Branch of the Penobscot River is owned and ...

Enforcement capacity remains nearly nonexistent, and current dam safety regulations do not account for climate change.

The projects, selected from more than 120 applications, include a methadone clinic in Aroostook County, a syringe service ...

A state commission spent six months investigating the aftermath of last winter’s flooding. Here are its policy ...

A key strategy in the state’s climate action plan is to put 150,000 electric vehicles on the road by 2030. It's not realistic ...

Inspectors made a series of recommendations for Maine's child welfare agency as part of a federal audit into the state agency ...

The Maine Monitor continues to be nonpartisan, fiercely independent and dedicated to deeply researched and honestly reported ...

This month, deputy editor Stephanie McFeeters was joined by Maine Monitor summer reporting fellow Alexa Foust to talk about ...

The proposed regulations come after an 18-month investigation by The Maine Monitor and ProPublica found dozens of violations at the state’s largest facilities. The state has proposed stricter staffing ...