Maine Public Broadcasting Network

In the United States, public radio and television broadcasting operates as a network of community-focused stations that collaborate to produce national programs while also catering to the specific needs of their local audiences. Maine Public not only serves the state of Maine but also extends its reach to most of New Brunswick, Canada, as well as parts of New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Maine Public delivers a range of services—including radio, television, educational content, and online resources—that offer ideas, information, and opportunities for lifelong learning to a wide audience. Most of these services are accessible to the public free of charge, attracting hundreds of thousands of users daily. The organization primarily relies on private donations, which include contributions from radio and television members, program sponsors, and general supporters. With over 60,000 individuals and families as members, Maine Public boasts the largest nonprofit membership group in the state. Additionally, the organization benefits from the dedication of thousands of volunteers who generously contribute their time and skills each year.

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Under pressure, Trump continues to push his agenda

1 day ago | mainepublic.org | Tamara Keith

President Trump is dealing with looming deadlines for his big legislative package, and tariffs. That's in addition to domestic and international pressure after his recent strikes on Iran.
Trump administration considers a new way of extracting minerals in the Pacific Ocean

1 day ago | mainepublic.org | Dan Ackerman

The Trump administration is considering a first-of-its kind mining project at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. But deep-sea mining has raised major environmental questions.
Susan Collins questions Trump budget official about cuts to health programs, public broadcasting

2 days ago | mainepublic.org | Kevin Miller

Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine pressed Trump administration officials on Wednesday about proposals to cut more than $9 billion from international aid and public broadcasting programs. Collins presided over a nearly three-hour hearing during which Democrats and Republicans peppered President Donald Trump's top budget official, Russell Vought, with stinging questions about plans to claw back the $9.4 billion that has already been approved by Congress.
Lawmakers returning to deal with vetoes and dozens more bills

3 days ago | mainepublic.org | Kevin Miller

State lawmakers will return to Augusta Wednesday to deal with dozens of additional bills and a handful of vetoes from Gov. Janet Mills. Lawmakers have finished most of their work for the year. But on Tuesday, the budget-writing committee voted to fund more than 50 bills that received preliminary approval but were in legislative limbo because they could cost money to implement. The House and Senate will vote on those bills on Wednesday as well as at least five vetoes from Gov. Mills.
Maine congressional delegation divided over Trump's airstrikes against Iran

4 days ago | mainepublic.org | Kevin Miller

Members of Maine's congressional delegation were sharply divided this week over President Donald Trump's airstrikes against Iranian nuclear sites, with some members expressing support and another calling the targeted bombings "reckless."In a written statement over the weekend, Republican Sen.
Environmental advocates urge Congress to protect clean energy tax credits

4 days ago | mainepublic.org | Kaitlyn Budion

Environmental advocates are calling on Congress to preserve clean energy tax credits, which are facing severe cuts in the big, beautiful bill. Lucy Hochschartner with Maine Conservation Voters said uncertainty in Washington is already affecting Maine clean energy projects and jobs. "It targets wind, solar, battery and home energy upgrades that are helping millions of people save money and lower emissions here in Maine," she said. "We know the stakes clean energy isn't just about climate.
State Supreme Court halts indigent defense hearings, pending appeal

4 days ago | mainepublic.org | Kaitlyn Budion

The Maine Supreme Court has halted hearings in a long-running indigent defense lawsuit while the legal challenge is appealed. The Law Court ruled late Friday that individual hearings for the release of indigent criminal defendants held in jail for more than two weeks without an attorney cannot go forward pending an appeal in the case. Superior Court Justice Michaela Murphy had moved to begin hearings with criminal defendants this week, to decide if they were eligible for release.
Health system fees doubled at Connecticut hospitals. What do they get in return?

4 days ago | mainepublic.org | Maysoon Khan |Sujata Srinivasan

Giving birth is always stressful, but for Meghan Grover, uncertainty about the future of her local hospital added a layer of concern. “We were not sure where we would deliver the child,” Grover said. Grover wanted to have her baby at Sharon Hospital in northwest Connecticut. The hospital is about 20 minutes from Millbrook, New York, a rural village where Grover and her family live. Much of her community relies on it for care. It’s also where Grover had her first child – a breech baby.
Bus service to add runs to Bath to support BIW workers

1 week ago | mainepublic.org | Irwin Gratz

The Greater Portland Metro system will be extending service to Bath beginning July 7. Spokeswoman Megan Hannan says the Breeze will make two round trips a day, primarily to serve Bath Iron Works employees.
Which organization snubbed Trump this week? Find out in the quiz

1 week ago | mainepublic.org | Holly J. Morris

Greetings, quiz takers! This week's installment features weird dolls, presidential decrees and even a sports question! Best of luck. Copyright 2025 NPR Loading...