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A growing number of older adults live alone and have limited contact with others. An estimated 20 to 25 percent of adults 65 and older, who don’t live in #nursinghomes, are considered socially isolated, according to a 2024 #study. themainemonitor.org/she-buries-tho…

Read about the Jay data center and more from our Monitor Local reporting for free at the link in our bio. themainemonitor.org/monitor-local/

A proposed data center in Jay, #Maine, can proceed after clearing legislative hurdle when votes from the #House and #Senate fell short of the two‑thirds needed to override Gov. Janet Mills’ veto. Monitor Local editor Judy Meyer breaks down the failed temporary moratorium.

A right-wing activist who goes by the moniker “Corn Pop” won a federal #court ruling that could lead cities, towns and school boards in #Maine to overturn policies banning vulgar or abusive speech at meetings. themainemonitor.org/corn-pop-could…

Read her full story at the link below. themainemonitor.org/maine-tried-zo…

In 2022, #Maine began an effort to spur housing production by removing regulatory barriers and encouraging communities to build accessory dwelling units. It was met with fierce debate. Caitlin Andrews sat down with @newscentermaine to discuss how a new law aims to work out kinks.

@MichaelSocolow @RoseLundyyy Thank you for sharing!

The hospital system in my part of Maine- old, rural, & poor- is flailing. 67% of patients walking in the door are government-funded (medicaid/medicare) & reimbursements don't come close to covering services. Great reporting by @RoseLundyyy @mainemonitor themainemonitor.org/emmc-northern-…

The rise of progressive #Maine oyster farmer Graham Platner was unthinkable when he announced his campaign as a #political unknown. He is now poised to face Republican Sen. Collins in a pivotal November race for determining control of the chamber. themainemonitor.org/what-to-know-g…

@FostersDailyDem @FostersDailyDem thank you for sharing our story! themainemonitor.org/red-flag-uptak…

Red flag vs. yellow flag: What early data shows about Maine’s gun‑removal laws fosters.com/story/news/loc…

@seacoastonline @seacoastonline thank you for sharing our story! themainemonitor.org/red-flag-uptak…

Red flag vs. yellow flag: What early data shows about Maine’s gun‑removal laws seacoastonline.com/story/news/loc…

Reporter Rose Lundy will be on #Reddit to answer your questions about what’s contributing to years of financial losses by Northern Light Health, which operates nine hospitals across rural #Maine. Join her at the link below TOMORROW from 11 a.m. to noon. reddit.com/r/Maine/commen…

#Maine Gov. Mills dropped out of the Maine #Senate race, making progressive candidate Graham Platner the presumptive Democratic nominee against Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins in November. Read more from our partners at @NOTUSreports below. themainemonitor.org/mills-suspends…

Town and school officials in Jay #Maine got their wish when the Maine Legislature sustained Gov. Janet Mills’ veto of a bill that would have halted plans to redevelop the former Androscoggin Mill site as a #datacenter. themainemonitor.org/jay-data-cente…

Not able to make the Monitor Talks event? Don't worry, we recorded it! Click below and watch Monitor Local editor Judy Meyer lead a panel discussion that discussed #Maine's town meetings, home rule, and town versus county roles and responsibilities. youtu.be/TTAGI2Fj6Fo?si…

#Maine is among the least #religious states in the U.S., and while faith institutions have long played a central role in Maine’s rural communities, rural Mainers are less likely to identify with a specific religion than #voters in other parts of the U.S. themainemonitor.org/faith-drives-r…

The $2.5 million in cuts to the Augusta, #Maine, schools budget would cut several #teaching, social work and administrative positions, as well as funding for the #hockey team. themainemonitor.org/augusta-school…

#Maine Monitor editor, Kate, had a wonderful time at the Ellsworth Public Library, where she led a conversation after a screening of The Librarians. Missed her in Ellsworth? Click the link below for information about more of our upcoming #events. themainemonitor.org/events/

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Link via the always excellent @mainemonitor -> themainemonitor.org/jay-data-cente…

The politics are rough on Gov. Mills’ veto of the data center moratorium, but what would you say to this community that has one under construction and really wants it for reasons that seem completely valid to me, as someone who pays close attn to municipal budgets in Maine?

Fire engine prices have skyrocketed since the #pandemic, rising much faster than #inflation. #Maine towns struggling under heavy #tax burdens are responding by holding onto aging trucks longer and are struggling to plan for new purchases. themainemonitor.org/expensive-fire…

Wednesday is “Veto Day” in #Maine, when lawmakers are expected to vote whether to override Mills’ #veto of a bill that would have barred state, local and quasi‑governmental agencies from approving new #datacenters until 90 days after the session ends. themainemonitor.org/jay-data-cente…