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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The former leader of Maine CDC called federal agents' tactics when detaining residents "dehumanizing" and encouraged audience members to organize and document interactions with ICE. -
Chrissy Noble is a counselor at New Beginnings, a nonprofit that assists runaway and homeless youth and operates the 24-hour shelter. The Ward 5 seat was briefly held by Iman Osman before he stepped down earlier this month. -
The National Weather Service predicts frigid winds could blast the state Saturday and Sunday. Parts of Northern Maine and the western mountains region could see as low as 30 below zero. -
Supporters of a $40 million bond proposal before state lawmakers say it would support Maine's agriculture industry by providing funding for grant programs and low-interest loans. -
The federal holiday weekend saw community gatherings, concerts and service projects pop up throughout the state. -
Even as details about any potential ICE operation in Maine are still scarce, rallygoers denounced the agency's tactics in Minnesota and around the country. -
The board passed the measure in a 5-1 vote after using federal standards for polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. Public health and organic farming advocates say the decision contrasts state law to eventually phase out products that contain the chemicals.
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The meeting was originally planned to be a Q&A with Lewiston's newly appointed police chief. Questions shifted from policing to how Somali Americans should interact with federal agents should they come to Lewiston. -
From 2022 to 2023, the estimated dollars paid to farmers through these five programs grew 18%, from $2,748,179 to $3,245,323, according to the report. -
The four-story building is still expected to yield over 3 million pounds of produce per year.
