Esta Pratt-kielley

Digital News Reporter at Maine Public

portland, maine, united states

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Innovative storyteller with a critical eye. An avid believer in representation in media, and that the stories worth telling are often found in the most unexpected places. Currently reporting and producing digital video and other multimedia projects at Maine Public. Formerly MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports and NBC News’ education division. Experienced multimedia reporter and producer across digital, video, radio, print, live events and television.

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Maine hospitals may be forced to abandon gender-affirming care for youth, per proposed federal rules

Health officials in the Trump administration announced Thursday two proposed rules that would effectively ban gender-affirming care for transgender young people, even in states where it is legal, such as Maine. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F... See more

mainepublic.org•Esta Pratt-kielley•Dec 19, 2025

Voters report aggressive behavior at polls over petition to ban trans students from girls sports

The Maine Office of the Secretary of State says they received several complaints from voters and municipalities about aggressive behavior by groups petitioning for a citizen’s initiative at the polls on Tuesday. The group "Protect Girls Sports" collected ... See more

mainepublic.org•Esta Pratt-kielley•Nov 5, 2025

Petition to restrict trans students from sports, bathrooms collects signatures at polling places

A conservative group that wants to restrict transgender students' access to sports and school bathrooms is circulating a petition at polling places in Maine today. If they collect enough signatures, the measure could be on next year's ballot. The proposed... See more

mainepublic.org•Esta Pratt-kielley•Nov 4, 2025

Question 1 could make it harder for Wabanaki citizens to vote

The Wabanaki Alliance has come out in opposition to Question 1 on November’s ballot. The referendum would include a requirement that voters show a photo ID at the polls. Tribal IDs would not be included as an acceptable form of identification. “That is ju... See more

mainepublic.org•Esta Pratt-kielley•Oct 23, 2025

Set back amid DEI crackdown, Wabanaki women take on violence crisis by learning self defense

A group of 10 Wabanaki women stand in a circle in the rec room of a tribal health center in Northern Maine, shouting in unison as they forcefully thrust their palms forward, following each move of self-defense facilitator MiMi Tarshus. "And the same thing... See more

mainepublic.org•Esta Pratt-kielley•Oct 13, 2025

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Bachelor Of Arts, Art, Communication at University Of Wisconsin - MadisonGraduated: 2015

Journalism at Universidad De SevillaGraduated: 2013

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Maine hospitals may be forced to abandon gender-affirming care for youth, per proposed federal rules

Voters report aggressive behavior at polls over petition to ban trans students from girls sports

Petition to restrict trans students from sports, bathrooms collects signatures at polling places

Question 1 could make it harder for Wabanaki citizens to vote

Set back amid DEI crackdown, Wabanaki women take on violence crisis by learning self defense

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Maine hospitals may be forced to abandon gender-affirming care for youth, per proposed federal rules

Voters report aggressive behavior at polls over petition to ban trans students from girls sports

Petition to restrict trans students from sports, bathrooms collects signatures at polling places

Question 1 could make it harder for Wabanaki citizens to vote

Set back amid DEI crackdown, Wabanaki women take on violence crisis by learning self defense

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