Emily Bader, The Maine Monitor, Author at Bangor Daily News

Homeless people ponder next destination as Portland housing crisis intensifies

by Emily Bader, The Maine Monitor May 22, 2023May 24, 2023

The fair market rent for a one- or two-bedroom apartment in the Portland metropolitan area for 2023 is 35 percent more than 2019.

When a new homeless shelter opened in Portland's Riverton neighborhood in March, its 208 beds were filled the first day.

Portland has been ‘pushed to the brink’ by homeless crisis

by Emily Bader, The Maine Monitor May 15, 2023May 15, 2023

The encounter between Kon Maiwan and Officer Parker Simoneau was captured on video and has been distributed widely on social media.

Lewiston police investigate a resident’s encounter with officer

by Emily Bader, The Maine Monitor April 25, 2023April 25, 2023