One Town at a Time: Welcoming Rockland to The Maine Mirror Network
Rockland is the newest community to join The Maine Mirror Network. Discover what makes this Midcoast city unique, learn a fascinating piece of its history, and see how our long-term commitment to local journalism, accountability, and community engagement begins—one town at a time.
Nine Communities. Nine Lessons. One Growing Maine Mirror Network.
The Maine Mirror Network has reached an important milestone with the addition of Camden, bringing the total number of active community hubs to nine. In this reflection on the journey so far, we explore the unique character, history, and spirit of each community while sharing the larger vision behind the Maine Mirror: making local information more accessible, understandable, and connected for all Mainers.
Matt Dunlap’s Warning: “Often, You Only Know What You Are Told”
In his February 12, 2025 testimony supporting LD 127, Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap used a powerful historical example to demonstrate why independent oversight matters. By contrasting an 1881 report praising the State Reform School with an investigation uncovering troubling conditions experienced by children, Dunlap reminded lawmakers that transparency and accountability are essential because, as he stated, “Often, you only know what you are told.”