Jennifer Mitchell
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Maine Public’s year-long ‘Climate Driven’ series looks at each county’s response to a warming planet
At Maine Public, we're using the moment to launch a deep dive series on climate change that will involve the entire news team for the next year and beyond. All Things Considered Host Jennifer Mitchell spoke with Maine Public's news director, Mark Simpson, and deputy news director, Susan Sharon, about the series. → Read More
The average price of a gallon of gas in Maine has hit an 8-year high
In Maine, prices rose more than 2 cents per gallon during the past week to an average price of $3.38 per gallon. → Read More
Maine voters could add a 'right to food' amendment to the state constitution. Here's what the means
Question 3 on the November ballot asks Maine voters if they want to add an amendment to the Maine State Constitution to make growing, raising, and harvesting food an individual right. → Read More
Answers to every question you may have about your right to vote and poll access in Maine
All Things Considered host Jennifer Mitchell spoke with Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows about this year's election. → Read More
Here's how Maine is trying to tackle health disparities highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic
Maine's new Office of Population Health Equity is led by Ian Yaffe, who spent years working on behalf of farm laborers and migrants who support Maine's agricultural industries such as blueberries Down East. → Read More
Maine Transportation Officials Seek Feedback On Aging Machias Causeway
On Tuesday evening, the department was planning to collect public comment and answer questions on whether the structure, which prevents tidal water from entering the Middle River through a series of gated culverts, should be rebuilt, rehabilitated or scrapped altogether. → Read More
Union Spokesperson: Expiration Of Federal Unemployment Benefits 'Disastrous' For Mainers
The expiring benefits included an unemployment compensation program for freelancers and contractors, and an additional $300 cash payment in each unemployment check. → Read More
Authorities Investigating Mass Salmon Die-Off At Down East Aquaculture Operation
In a statement, Cooke Aquaculture spokesperson Joel Richardson writes that "uncommonly low oxygen levels in the cages" are being blamed for the fish die-off, and that the company is "completing the safe removal of mortalities that have occurred" at salmon farm sites off Black Island, near Frenchboro. → Read More
Confusion Over Child Tax Credit: New Poll Finds Nearly Half Of Maine Respondents May Not Be Getting Their Payments
A significant number of parents eligible for the expanded child income tax credit- which launched in July- may not be getting the funds to which they are entitled. → Read More
Waldoboro Eel Farm Aims To Raise At Least 2 Million Eels Annually For American Tables
While mostly seen on Asian menus these days, eels have a long culinary and cultural history in Maine as well. → Read More
Thousands Of Maine Kids Likely Missing Out On Food Benefits As Application Deadline Looms
Nutrition advocates say that various federal and state nutrition programs, differing eligibility requirements, and upheaval from the pandemic have made it harder for families to access all the food benefits for which they may qualify. → Read More
New Craft Brewery In Portland To Specialize In Non-Alcoholic Suds
Maine already has at least 150 craft breweries, but a new one, launching this summer will offer a different choice. → Read More
Fires Damage Two Schools Over the Weekend
The Maine Fire Marshal's Office has found no indication of foul play surrounding a fire that caused extensive damage to a Northern Maine school on Sunday. The main wing of Frenchville's Dr. Levesque Elementary School, including the gymnasium and several classrooms, was a complete loss. The other half was able to be saved. Investigators say the fire started in the walls between the gym and a… → Read More
Marijuana Sales In Maine Still At Record Highs
The Maine Office of Marijuana Policy reports more than 86,000 individual retail transactions for June, and the state collected nearly $650,000 in sales tax revenue. → Read More
Medical Experts: Delta Variant Likely Contributing To Maine's Upswing In Coronavirus Cases
The highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus appears to be fueling an upswing in new COVID-19 case numbers in Maine and around the country. → Read More
Report Finds Many Vessels Along East Coast Exceed Speed Limits Meant To Protect Whales
Conservation organization Oceana tracked vessel speeds between 2017 and 2020 in special speed limited zones, established by NOAA to protect whales from ship collisions. → Read More
Fire Destroys Historic Covered Bridge in Aroostook County
A historic covered bridge in northern Maine caught fire and was destroyed Monday afternoon. The 170-foot timber truss bridge, known as the Watson Settlement Bridge in Littleton, was built in 1911 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating what caused the fire. According to the Maine Tourism Association website, the bridge was… → Read More
Feds Announce $200M In Pandemic Relief For Loggers
Loggers and log hauling businesses affected by the pandemic will soon be able to apply for assistance from a new $200 million federal relief fund. The application period opens on Thursday and ends Oct. 15. The USDA funding comes from a pair of relief bills authored by Sen. Susan Collins and Rep. Jared Golden and cosponsored by Sen. Angus King and Rep. Chellie Pingree. Direct payments equal to… → Read More
Dover-Foxcroft Theater Gets USDA Grant Despite Lack of County Support
A small community theater in Dover-Foxcroft has been awarded a $28,000 federal grant to make repairs to the building's 80-year-old foundations, despite opposition from county commissioners. As part of its application to the USDA, the Center Theatre in Dover-Foxcroft sought a letter of support from the Piscataquis County Commission, which, in an unusual move, rejected the request by a vote of 2… → Read More
Bigelow Laboratories Receives $2M Grant To Study Climate Change's Impact On Deep Ocean Ecosystems
The money comes from the National Science Foundation. The Gulf of Maine is one of the fastest warming areas of the planet. → Read More