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 ...

The proposed regulations come after The Maine Monitor and ProPublica found dozens of violations at the state’s largest ...

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

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

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

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 ...