Dispatch Archive
Every report from every region of Maine — 63 dispatches and counting.
Maine Highlands Towns Push for More Winter Road Funding as Maintenance Costs Climb
Rising costs for salt, plowing contracts and equipment repair are straining small-town budgets across the Maine Highlands.
Jul 26, 2026
Balancing Conservation and Access in the Katahdin Region
Land managers near Millinocket are navigating competing demands from conservation groups, recreational users and a local economy still adjusting to industry change.
Jul 26, 2026
Fisheries Policy Debate Puts State and Federal Regulators at Odds Again
State officials are pressing federal regulators for more flexibility in quota-setting as coastal fishing communities warn of continued economic strain.
Jul 25, 2026
A Growing Farmers Market Network Strengthens Aroostook's Local Food System
Weekly markets across Aroostook County are helping small producers reach customers directly as interest in local food continues to grow.
Jul 24, 2026
DownEast Clinics Work to Close Gaps in Rural Healthcare Access
Community health centers near Machias are expanding telehealth and mobile services as recruiting full-time providers to remote areas remains difficult.
Jul 24, 2026
Small Businesses Anchor a Quiet Main Street Revival in Waterville
A wave of small business openings is reshaping downtown Waterville, aided by targeted redevelopment investment over the past several years.
Jul 23, 2026
As Millinocket Ages, Towns Rethink What Rural Services Should Look Like
With a growing share of residents over 65, Millinocket and nearby towns are adapting transportation, housing and social services for an older population.
Jul 22, 2026
Forestry Land-Use Rules Face Review as Northern Maine Pushes for Clarity
State regulators are revisiting land-use rules that govern large forestry parcels, with northern Maine officials asking for clearer, more predictable standards.
Jul 21, 2026
Remote Work Is Reshaping Small-Town Economies, But Unevenly
Coworking spaces and improved broadband have made remote work more viable in some Maine towns, though the benefits remain concentrated in certain regions.
Jul 20, 2026
Bangor Salons Move Toward Upfront Pricing After Years of Customer Complaints
Several Bangor-area salons have adopted clearer, upfront pricing models after years of customer frustration with unpredictable final bills.
Jul 19, 2026
Aroostook Farms Diversify Beyond Potatoes to Manage Market Risk
Farmers in Aroostook County are adding new crops and value-added products to reduce reliance on a single commodity market.
Jul 19, 2026
Lawmakers Revisit School Funding Formula Amid Rural-Urban Divide
A legislative committee is reexamining how state education dollars are distributed, as rural districts argue the current formula underfunds small schools.
Jul 18, 2026