Lura Jackson, The Maine Monitor, Author at Bangor Daily News

Advocates are concerned about the growth of illegal rockweed harvesting in Maine and its effect on the ecosystem.

1st prosecutions issued against illegal rockweed harvesters

by Lura Jackson, The Maine Monitor August 14, 2023August 14, 2023

Advocates are concerned about the growth of illegal rockweed harvesting in Maine and its effect on the ecosystem.

Princeton and Cooper will become part of Downeast Broadband Utility, providing a needed and appreciated service.

2 more towns are joining Down East public broadband utility

by Lura Jackson, The Maine Monitor June 26, 2023June 26, 2023

Calais was hit hard by the loss of Canadian traffic and some businesses closed permanently, including one of its oldest restaurants.

Calais is quietly reinventing itself

by Lura Jackson, The Maine Monitor May 8, 2023May 8, 2023

Eastport has the deepest seaport on the Eastern Seaboard. It has been hurt by COVID and geopolitics, but has hopes and plans for a recovery.

Eastport’s historic port navigates new challenges

by Lura Jackson, The Maine Monitor February 6, 2023February 6, 2023