Dispatch Archive
Every report from every region of Maine — 63 dispatches and counting.
Maine's Working Waterfronts Are Not Just Scenery. They Are Infrastructure.
Every acre of working waterfront lost to non-marine development is effectively gone for good. Maine's coastal towns need to treat that scarcity seriously.
Jul 18, 2026
Biddeford's Mill-Town Revival Enters a Steadier, Less Flashy Phase
After years of high-profile redevelopment, Biddeford's downtown growth has settled into a quieter phase focused on infrastructure and long-term stability.
Jul 17, 2026
Manufacturers Turn to Automation, But Say It Won't Replace Workers
Maine manufacturers are adopting automation technology to address labor shortages, while insisting the goal is to support workers rather than eliminate jobs.
Jul 16, 2026
Bangor High School Hockey Enters the Season with a Rebuilt Roster
After graduating a strong senior class, Bangor High School hockey looks to younger players to carry the program into a rebuilding season.
Jul 15, 2026
Camden Residents Push to Preserve Year-Round Community Amid Seasonal Pressure
Longtime Camden residents are advocating for policies that support full-time community life as seasonal housing use continues to grow.
Jul 15, 2026
Telehealth Adoption Keeps Growing in Rural Maine, Even After Pandemic-Era Peaks
Health providers say telehealth usage has settled into a durable pattern in rural Maine, driven more by distance than by temporary necessity.
Jul 14, 2026
Ferry Access Remains a Lifeline — and a Worry — for Maine's Island Communities
Island communities near Bar Harbor depend on consistent ferry service for daily life, and residents say aging infrastructure raises long-term concerns.
Jul 13, 2026
Houlton Families Anchor a Quiet Downtown Comeback Near the Canadian Border
A handful of family-run businesses are driving modest but steady downtown activity in Houlton, a border town navigating a changing regional economy.
Jul 12, 2026
Rural Hospital Systems Compete Statewide for a Shrinking Pool of Nurses
Hospital systems serving rural Maine are raising wages and offering relocation incentives as nursing shortages continue to strain scheduling and services.
Jul 12, 2026
Volunteers Keep Watch Over Aroostook County's Lakes as Monitoring Funding Tightens
Citizen science volunteers are filling gaps in water quality monitoring across Aroostook County's lakes as state resources remain limited.
Jul 11, 2026
Ellsworth's Role as a Regional Hub Grows Along With Its Traffic
As DownEast's commercial center, Ellsworth is managing growing regional traffic and demand for services while trying to preserve a walkable downtown.
Jul 10, 2026
Wildlife Biologists and Timber Companies Find Uneasy Common Ground Near Greenville
Efforts to protect deer wintering habitat near Greenville are testing collaboration between conservationists and the forestry industry.
Jul 9, 2026