Island Falls wants to give people new reasons to stop and stay overnight, support downtown revitalization and create business opportunities.

The most recent funding allows for the redesign of the sidewalk at the Lemont Block, which has proved difficult because of ...

Maine Seacoast Mission was recently awarded a $50,000 grant from the Evelyn S. and K.E. Barrett Foundation to support two youth education programs operating in Maine’s rural communities. "Journey" ...

Skowhegan demonstrates that Maine’s inland towns can offer rich, fulfilling retirement living without requiring a hefty savings account. Fort Kent sits at Maine’s northernmost point, offering some of ...

Skowhegan’s central location means you can easily access other parts of Maine without the higher costs of living in more popular areas. The town hosts the annual Skowhegan State Fair, providing ...

Here are 22 obscure facts about the "Pine Tree State" Maine: 1. Maine was the first state to pass a statewide prohibition law in 1846. National Prohibition didn't pass until 1920; Maine got the ball ...

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 ...

Steve Begin and a co-worker wait for a train to pass by on Main Street in Jackman at the end of their work day on Friday. Every day, eastbound and westbound trains meet in Jackman, forcing locals to ...

Fresh Maine lobster, straight from New York. In the new Fox comedy “Best Medicine,” which showrunner Liz Tuccillo described as “House” meets “Gilmore Girls,” the curmudgeonly Dr. Martin Best (Josh ...

A Maine health services company recently accused by a whistleblower of bilking taxpayers out of millions in Medicaid funds saw its spigot shut off this week as the state Department of Health moved to ...

Every December, thousands of runners gather in a small northern Maine town to run a marathon through the frigid woods. The race started as an unlikely way to stoke the town's economy. The thing about ...

Every December, thousands of people run a marathon through the woods of northern Maine. They endure freezing temperatures, dress up in costumes and drink whiskey shooters. It's not just about the race ...