This Bug Wants Into Your Maine Home Whether You Like It Or Not

For the last handful of years, people throughout the state of Maine have complained about one particular bug that seems to want to make itself at home. That would be the brown marmorated stink bug, a rather ghoulish looking that features a...

Scientists say ALS might be an autoimmune disease

(NewsNation) — Scientists have discovered what the immune system attacks in people with ALS, a breakthrough that could lead to new treatments for the fatal disease. The study, published Wednesday in Nature, found that immune cells mistakenly...

The Maine Monitor awarded $400,000 grant from the Sadie & Harry Davis Foundation

This week, the Sadie & Harry Davis Foundation announced a grant that will support the nonprofit, nonpartisan journalism of The Maine Monitor for the next two years. The Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting, publisher of The Maine Monitor,...

Jonathan Bush announces plan to run for Maine governor at Belfast event

Jonathan Bush announced his plans to run for governor of Maine during an event Wednesday in Belfast. BELFAST, Maine — A member of the Bush family has announced plans to run for office in Maine. Jonathan Bush held an event Wednesday in Belfast,...

Jonathan Bush announces he's running for governor of Maine

Jonathan Bush, relative of two former presidents, launches campaign for Maine governor Updated: 4:49 PM EDT Oct 8, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ Jonathan Bush, who is related to two former U.S. presidents, announced Wednesday that he is joining the...

Another Maine school district embraces Donald Trump’s stance on transgender students

Daniel O’Connor is a Report for America corps member who covers rural government as part of the partnership between The Maine Monitor and the Bangor Daily News, with additional support from BDN and Monitor readers. An eastern Maine school district...

New poll reveals most (and least) popular governors in U.S. Here's where Maura Healey ranks

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey broke into the top 10 of Morning Consult's quarterly ranking of the nation's most popular governors this month, ascending in the popularity poll with a 59% approval rating. The survey research firm's latest release...

Maine Drought Task Force meets, warns of possible long-term conditions

Federal and state experts came together Thursday to discuss the drought and scientists say getting enough rain to end the dry spell is a ‘big hurdle.’ MAINE, USA — If Mainers were hoping for the drought to end quickly, it's best to lower...

Streaming in Canada on Crave, Netflix, Paramount+ and Prime Video [Oct. 20-26]

Wondering what to watch on streaming? Every week, MobileSyrup outlines some of the most notable new movies and TV shows. We typically focus on new content from Amazon’s Prime Video, Crave, Disney+ and Netflix, but other services like Apple TV+ and...

Baltimore political scientist among MacArthur Foundation’s 2025 ‘genius’ fellows

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced its 2025 class of fellows on Wednesday, a prize often called the “genius award.” The MacArthur fellows receive a $800,000 prize paid out over five years that they can spend however they...

Research shows Question 1 would harm Maine voters | Opinion

With each brushstroke, plein air painters capture the mountains' magic

On a piece of rocky ground at the base of a steep bank along the mist-shrouded Little River, oil painter Olena Babak sets up her easel. It’s late in the day to be starting a new piece—less than three hours of sunlight remain—and Babak is fresh...

Washington County is asking Maine lawmakers for an $8M bailout

Daniel O’Connor is a Report for America corps member who covers rural government as part of the partnership between The Maine Monitor and the Bangor Daily News, with additional support from BDN and Monitor readers. Washington County commissioners...

The Health Wrap: latest on Trump et al, research matters, global health updates – and scenes from Sweden

Our widely-read and well-travelled columnist, Associate Professor Lesley Russell, is back – with updates on a raft of research matters, including new publications on dementia, and news of “a rare and hopeful advance” against Huntington’s Disease....

Maine PFAS Fund opens second round of agricultural research grants

Maine’s PFAS Fund is offering $3.5 million in grants for agricultural research, with applications due in February 2026. AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is offering $3.5 million in research grants to...

Unpacking claim Maine resident found hundreds of ballots in Amazon package

In October 2025, a rumor circulated online that an unnamed woman in Newburgh, Maine, received hundreds of 2025 state referendum ballots alongside her order in an Amazon delivery package. One X page (archived) posted photos allegedly showing the...

FICCI Frames 2025: Anil Kapoor Talks About AI, Says 'Whenever A New Technology Comes, People Are Frightened About It' - VIDEO

On the second day of FICCI Frames 2025, Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor joined journalist Padmaja Joshi for an engaging fireside chat titled "From Masala to Multiplex to OTT." The session explored how Indian cinema has transformed over the decades -...

Government shutdown enters Day 20 with no end in…

WASHINGTON ‒ The federal government shutdown rolled on to its 20th day on Monday as a resolution remained elusive amid a bitter stalemate between Democrats and Republicans in Congress. If the shutdown reaches 21 days, it will tie the 1995-1996...

Washington County is asking Maine lawmakers for an $8M bailout

Washington County commissioners are behind a proposed $8 million bailout from the Maine Legislature that is one of a trio of bills aimed at helping Down East officials dig out of its ongoing budget crisis. Years of budget mismanagement have...

Innovation expert to head Maine life sciences center

Orland native Sarah Delmar has been named founding director of the Maine Life Sciences Innovation Center to give a higher profile to the $2.3 billion sector. Photo / Courtesy of MTI Sarah Delmar In the role, Delmar will lead efforts to coordinate...