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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Since July, Maine has experienced its worst drought in more than 20 years. Fall foliage experts say the dry weather shortens the amount of time leaves are on the trees. -
The Midcoast Hunger Prevention Program said it's dealing with increased requests for assistance but with less food to go around due to federal cuts. -
Some government websites are not being updated to include information about drought relief programs.
