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ICE targets Maine youth after removal of legal protections

Research shows exposure to severe immigration enforcement experiences during childhood carries long-term, significant consequences for both physical and mental health. (Adobe Stock) Listen to the story HERE BY Kathryn Carley  Jul 21, 2026 ICE raids continue to escalate in Maine and legal aid groups said young people are increasingly the target. For decades, unaccompanied minors who suffered abuse or neglect […]

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Court orders national park signage restoration by Fourth of July

Signs were posted last summer at Maine’s Acadia National Park, asking the public to report any visible information deemed negative about America’s past. Data obtained from QR codes used by visitors revealed overwhelming support for the factual interpretation of science and history. (Adobe Stock) Listen to the story HERE By Kathryn Carley Jun 23, 2026 A federal judge has ordered […]

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Lure of data center derails needed housing project in rural Maine

According to the Pew Research Center, 67% of planned data centers in the U.S. are in rural areas, while 87% of existing data centers are in urban areas. (Adobe Stock) Listen to the story HERE May 26, 2026 By Julia Tilton for The Daily Yonder. Broadcast version by Kathryn Carley for Maine News Service for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder Collaboration […]

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Poll shows rural ME voters changing views on government aid

A Center for Rural Strategies poll reveals a gender divide when it comes to economic concerns with 24% of rural women saying they are “very worried” about having to choose between paying for medical bills, including prescription drugs, or paying for food and utilities, compared to just 17% of rural men. (Adobe Stock) Listen to the story HERE May 14, […]