Susan Sharon, Maine Public, Author at Bangor Daily News

Researchers look to Maine’s logged North Woods for lessons on protecting birds

by Susan Sharon, Maine Public August 13, 2022August 13, 2022

They hope to document how songbirds are affected by commercial forest practices across a large landscape.

A Howland forest is helping scientists understand trees' role in soaking up atmospheric carbon.

Maine forest helps scientists understand trees’ appetite for carbon

by Susan Sharon, Maine Public July 22, 2022July 22, 2022

Professional Sports

The Maples make their debut as Maine’s 1st women’s semi-pro basketball team

by Susan Sharon, Maine Public July 12, 2022July 12, 2022

Auburn residents want to repeal rezoning law that could dramatically increase development

by Susan Sharon, Maine Public July 7, 2022July 7, 2022

Women hold a white sign and blue flag.

Dozens protest Civil War reenactors who carried a Confederate flag in a southern Maine parade

by Susan Sharon, Maine Public May 31, 2022May 31, 2022

The Ukrainian brothers a Maine couple are trying to adopt have now made it to Poland

by Susan Sharon, Maine Public March 8, 2022March 8, 2022

Prescription drug in a box against a blue background.

York

York County Jail will give ‘harm reduction bags’ with Narcan to every person released

by Susan Sharon, Maine Public December 9, 2021December 9, 2021

Portland city councilor resigns to take job with Biden administration

by Susan Sharon, Maine Public September 21, 2021September 21, 2021

Maine prisoner held nearly 2 years in solitary settles lawsuit with state

by Susan Sharon, Maine Public August 28, 2021August 28, 2021

Portland police responded appropriately to Black Lives Matter protest, independent review finds

by Susan Sharon, Maine Public July 23, 2021July 23, 2021

New law gives Maine medical marijuana growers more say over industry rulemaking process

by Susan Sharon, Maine Public July 2, 2021July 2, 2021

Janet Mills vetoes proposal to close Maine’s only youth prison

by Susan Sharon, Maine Public June 24, 2021June 25, 2021

New report calls for conserving 2.3 million acres to save New England’s plants and animals

by Susan Sharon, Maine Public June 23, 2021June 23, 2021

Conservation groups say Kennebec River dam owner harmed endangered Atlantic salmon

by Susan Sharon, Maine Public June 23, 2021June 23, 2021

Tourism up 10 percent at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

by Susan Sharon, Maine Public June 16, 2021June 16, 2021

Maine’s 100-Mile Wilderness designated as New England’s 1st international dark sky park

by Susan Sharon, Maine Public May 19, 2021May 19, 2021

Judge orders that blind Falmouth woman’s discrimination lawsuit against Uber can proceed

by Susan Sharon, Maine Public April 5, 2021April 5, 2021

Advocates aren’t satisfied with proposals for reforming Maine’s youth justice system

by Susan Sharon, Maine Public March 29, 2021March 29, 2021

Report alleges improper care by private health provider in Maine State Prison

by Susan Sharon, Maine Public March 8, 2021March 8, 2021

Susan Collins will vote to confirm Biden’s interior secretary nominee

by Susan Sharon, Maine Public March 3, 2021March 3, 2021