Madi Smith
Emerging Voices Journalism FellowJournalist Madi Smith is Maine Public's Emerging Voices Journalism Fellow this year and is sponsored by support from the Abbagadassett Foundation.
Originally from Woodinville, Washington, Madi got her start in journalism working for her high school paper, The EC Insider. She graduated with a Business Management degree from The Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University where she minored in Journalism and Political Science.
Her senior year, Madi worked as a Sports Reporter for her college paper, The Santa Clara, but got a chance to write for every section in the paper by the end of her tenure there.
Madi is a huge sports fan, especially for all her Seattle teams. She is so excited to have the opportunity to work for Maine Public and explore reporting, and life, on the other coast.
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Maine will receive more than $20 million originally withheld by the federal Department of Education on July 1. -
The provision doesn't fully eliminate the tax on tips but allows up to a $25,000 deduction of tips from federal taxes. The tax break is available through 2028. -
Following their arraignment, The Maine Coalition for Palestine held a full day of protests across the city. -
Signed into law earlier this month, the bill sets a new lifetime borrowing limit for professional degrees at $200,000. The average University of New England medical student borrowed more than $300,000 last year. -
Maine joins lawsuit against Trump Administration over access to programs based on immigration statusThe lawsuit follows guidance from the federal government in early July that said states must now screen individuals for lawful status before allowing them to access domestic violence shelters, childcare, crisis counseling centers, soup kitchens, and other services.
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The funding is for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program, which supports low-income families and rural communities with after-school programs and summer learning opportunities.
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Among larger events across the state honoring Congressman John Lewis on the 5th anniversary of his passing Thursday, activists in Portland held a quiet vigil for justice. -
Nate Bostic, President of Mill Town Sports and Entertainment, which manages The Colisée, said they could not reach a deal with the team due to unfulfilled terms.
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New data released by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency shows crossings in June down more than 25% over 2024. -
An estimated $25 million in grant funding is being withheld from Maine public schools for six programs supporting teacher development, adult literacy, after-school programs and more.
