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In Maine there's winter and then there's construction season. That certainly seems to be the case in my neck of the woods. And in Windham, where work on a $156 million middle school is underway — the most expensive public school project in the state to date.
What's behind that hefty price tag? Our education reporter Kristian Moravec donned a hard hat and toured the construction site to find out. You can read all about it in her story below, and explore her searchable database of state-funded construction projects.
We've of course also been following Trump's budget bill, and what it could mean for Maine. Our climate contributor Chris D'Angelo analyzed the impact on clean energy, and our health care reporter Rose Lundy is looking into the Medicaid cuts. Do you or your family rely on MaineCare? We'd love to hear your story.
Plus, an announcement: as part of our continuous effort to understand how people get their news and what they expect from it, we're embarking on a listening tour across Maine this summer — our first stop is in Norway, this Monday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Cafe Nomad. Join us if you can! And let us know if you want us to visit your community next.
— Stephanie |
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A $156 million middle school is under construction in rural Maine. What’s behind the price tag?
The project is the most expensive public school construction project in Maine to date. Three quarters of the costs are being covered by the state.
Read this story by Kristian Moravec |
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Modivcare riders raise concerns as fight continues over MaineCare transportation contract: Maine has delayed awarding Modivcare the entire state for another year as an appeal goes to the state Supreme Court. Read this story by Adrienne Washington |
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Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ is bad news for Maine clean energy: Two large solar projects in Maine have reportedly already been put on hold in anticipation of the bill’s passage. Read this story by Chris D'Angelo |
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A 1950s medical model grows in Maine: With expected steep cuts to Medicaid, there’s a growing movement in Maine of primary care providers skipping insurance altogether. Read this story by Rose Lundy |
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Why is building and renovating schools so expensive?
(Published in 2024)
Maine Department of Education data of state-funded major construction projects shows how costs have grown in recent years.
Read this story by Lana Cohen |
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Have feedback or a correction to send to Stephanie McFeeters? Send it to her directly via email: stephanie@themainemonitor.org.
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