Maine
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Maine's Housing Shortage Looks Different Depending on Which Maine You Live In
Lewiston and other mid-sized cities are seeing rising demand and limited new construction, while some rural towns struggle with aging, hard-to-finance housing stock.
Jul 30, 2026
Broadband Reaches Farther North, But Aroostook County Says the Job Isn't Finished
New fiber lines have reached long-underserved stretches of Aroostook County, but officials say the last, hardest connections remain the most expensive.
Jul 29, 2026
Enrollment Shifts Are Reshaping School Budgets Across the Kennebec Valley
Waterville-area schools are adjusting staffing and programming as enrollment patterns shift, with some grades growing while others shrink.
Jul 27, 2026
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
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
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