Michael Livingston
News ReporterMichael joined Maine Public as a news reporter in 2025. His roots are in Michigan where he spent three years at Interlochen Public Radio as a Report for America corps member.
His reporting there focused on the challenges of life in rural areas of the state. He also helped produce "Points North" a podcast about the land, water and inhabitants of the Great Lakes. Michael's episodes earned him recognition by the Public Media Journalists Association and the Radio Television and Digital News Association.
He earned his bachelor's degree in journalism from Central Michigan University in 2022 and oversaw the campus newspaper Central Michigan Life.
In his free time, Michael enjoys biking and cheering on the Detroit Lions (though his father, a New Englander, raised him a Red Sox fan.)
Send story tips to mlivingston@mainepublic.org.
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Earlier this week, a report from the Environmental Working Group mapped water supplies that had some traces of harmful chemicals. According to federal standards, Maine utilities are in compliance. -
While some parts of Maine saw rain over the weekend, drought conditions are still in effect. They're affecting all types of crops — from apples to potatoes to wild blueberries. But the biggest challenge may be for farmers who grow hay to feed their livestock. -
Industry officials say a wet spring followed by prolonged drought has made it a difficult year for honeybees and other pollinators. -
Plaintiffs allege the ordinance violates the "Right to Food" amendment of the Maine Constitution that was ratified in 2021. It says Mainers have a right to "grow, raise, harvest, produce and consume food of their own choosing." -
According to a state police spokesperson, the district attorney's office determined that there was no negligence on the driver's part. -
Former CDC Director Susan Monarez was fired in August after than a month on the job. A White House spokesperson said Monarez wasn't "aligned" with President Donald Trump's agenda. -
Hundreds of Maine students will take to outdoor classrooms this year thanks to a new pilot program administered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension. -
There have been more than a dozen great white shark sightings on Maine's coast so far this August. And for beachgoers, surfers and swimmers, it's a reminder that the ocean is something to be shared. -
A group of residents addressed the Lewiston city administrator Tuesday as the city prepares to interview candidates for the open position. -
The U.S. Drought Monitor says about 80% of Maine is in some sort of drought condition.
