Iselin Bratz
Dowe InternIselin is Maine Public's Dowe Intern from the summer of 2025.
Currently a rising senior at Emerson College in Boston, Iselin is studying journalism and political communications. She is currently a managing editor at her college paper, The Berkeley Beacon, where she has contributed to both the news and sports departments.
Iselin a born and raised Mainer, originally from the midcoast, and is incredibly passionate about her home state. Previously having done an internship with The Maine Monitor, she is excited to continue to make an impact in the communities she cares deeply about during her time with Maine Public.
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Maine domestic violence services freeze hiring as federal funding faces deep cuts, forcing programs to brace for layoffs and reduced support despite rising demand.
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Portland's Pride parade filled streets with color, unity and protest, as diverse groups marched for LGBTQ+ rights, trans visibility and broader social justice causes. -
The bill, aimed at preventing local law enforcement from enforcing federal immigration law, faces additional votes in the House and Senate. -
'No Kings' rallies were held in dozens of Maine communities on Saturday. Protesters called out President Donald Trump's immigration policies on the same day as a military parade in Washington, D.C. -
Maine lawmakers passed a bill banning the doxxing of minors, allowing families to seek legal action. -
At a budget hearing, Sen. Collins criticized the Trump administration’s proposed NIH cuts, warning they could halt Alzheimer’s progress and drive scientists out of the U.S. -
In the back woods of Industry, Maine, an intimate gathering was held to honor the life of Mark Ancker. While the ceremony marked the end of Ancker’s 77 years on earth, it also marked the start of something new. The mushroom casket he was buried in — unlike the wood and concrete used in traditional burials — is designed to provide nutrients to the surrounding soil. -
LGBTQ+ history in Maine, including the places that have played a significant role in the community—plus what's happening for Pride Month -
Senior care advocates in Maine urge lawmakers to address low MaineCare reimbursement rates, claiming they are driving facility closures, staffing shortages, and reduced care access. -
Despite sunny skies in Augusta, a small crowd gathered to honor fallen service members at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, reflecting a nationwide decline in Memorial Day ceremony attendance.
