David Dahl, The Maine Monitor, Author at Bangor Daily News

The Milbridge town manager said there will be no fine and blames a former contractor for the problem.

Milbridge accused of violating monitoring rules for wastewater discharges into river

by David Dahl, The Maine Monitor December 4, 2023December 5, 2023

The Milbridge town manager said there will be no fine and blames a former contractor for the problem.

Karen Hopkins, the head of the Baxter School for the Deaf, has been a spokesperson for the community, especially after the Lewiston shooting.

Well-regarded leader in Maine’s deaf community leaving Baxter post

by David Dahl, The Maine Monitor November 27, 2023November 27, 2023

Walgreens agreed to pay a $10,500 penalty for the unreported closures last year at its Machias and Calais pharmacies.

Walgreens fined over closures at 2 Washington County pharmacies

by David Dahl, The Maine Monitor and Emmett Gartner, The Maine Monitor October 2, 2023October 2, 2023

Stacey Guerin blasted DHHS for not notifying lawmakers of the guardianship deaths despite a law requiring notification.

Republican calls for scrutiny of DHHS after 8 guardianship deaths

by David Dahl, The Maine Monitor September 25, 2023September 25, 2023

Cobscook Shores purchased the former Leighton farm, along Leighton Point Road and the Pennamaquan River in Pembroke, for $420,000.

Cobscook Shores adds 25-acre Pembroke parcel to its holdings

by David Dahl, The Maine Monitor and Joyce Kryszak, The Maine Monitor September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

The ND Paper mill in Old Town is among three Maine companies hit with environmental penalties for the use of dangerous chemicals.

3 Maine companies hit with environmental penalties

by Emmett Gartner, The Maine Monitor and David Dahl, The Maine Monitor August 21, 2023August 21, 2023

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said the Worcester Resources continues to violate workplace safety rules.

Worcester Resources hit with nearly $24K in fines

by David Dahl, The Maine Monitor July 3, 2023July 3, 2023

Dragon Products also was issued ten citations for “significant and substantial” violations.

Feds find dozens of violations at Thomaston cement company

by David Dahl, The Maine Monitor July 3, 2023July 3, 2023

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is studying roughly 200,000 acres near the Appalachian Trail for a possible new protected area.

Feds consider a new wildlife refuge in western Maine

by David Dahl, The Maine Monitor June 26, 2023June 26, 2023

Northern Maine Medical Center said declining birth rates and staff shortages have made it difficult to sustain its obstetrics unit.

Northern Maine Medical Center to close obstetrics unit

by David Dahl, The Maine Monitor and Kate Cough, The Maine Monitor May 10, 2023May 10, 2023

UMaine Machias faculty say the campus has become a "shell of itself" since its merger with the flagship campus in Orono.

Faculty departures at UMaine Machias have professors on edge

by David Dahl, The Maine Monitor April 24, 2023April 24, 2023

Worcester Resources defends its track record, says it is proud of the way it treats employees.

Worcester Resources has long pattern of record-keeping and workplace safety violations

by David Dahl, The Maine Monitor March 13, 2023March 13, 2023

Pembroke becomes latest Maine town to put a moratorium on development

by David Dahl, The Maine Monitor February 14, 2023February 14, 2023

Seven more Beauvais Missal leaves have been found across the U.S. since September when the story received worldwide attention.

Discovery of medieval manuscript in Waterville yields even more finds

by David Dahl, The Maine Monitor January 2, 2023January 4, 2023

A lawyer for Worcester Resources said the moratorium would scare away potential investors for the freedom park.

Down East flagpole park developers warn proposed moratorium endangers project

by David Dahl, The Maine Monitor December 5, 2022December 5, 2022

Columbia Falls called the potential planning costs for the Flagpole of Freedom Park “extraordinary” and asked Worcester Resources set aside $150,000 to cover the bills.

Columbia Falls begins to plan for a big development — or none at all

by David Dahl, The Maine Monitor October 17, 2022October 17, 2022

Historians have been searching for all the missing pages of the Beauvais Missal manuscript for decades.

He was looking for a cake mixer when he found a medieval manuscript in Waterville

by David Dahl, The Maine Monitor September 19, 2022September 19, 2022

Poland Spring wants to double the amount of water it drains in Hollis.

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Poland Spring withdraws request to extract more water in Hollis after residents object

by David Dahl, The Maine Monitor September 11, 2022September 12, 2022

The developer behind the proposed Freedom Park is accused of building numerous cabins and other structures without obtaining necessary permits.

Washington County project developer accused of building cabins without permits

by David Dahl, The Maine Monitor August 28, 2022August 28, 2022

Poland Spring wants to double the amount of water it drains in Hollis.

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Amid drought, Poland Spring wants to extract more water in Hollis

by David Dahl, The Maine Monitor August 17, 2022August 17, 2022