Maxine Speier
ReporterMaxine is the Morning Edition Host and reporter for MTPR. She got her start at MTPR as a student intern reporting for Montana News during the 2017 fire season.
Maxine is a graduate of the University of Montana's master's journalism program and has a bachelor's degree from Vassar College. She was an editorial fellow covering the environment for Pacific Standard magazine. When Maxine's not behind the microphone, she's either skiing, hiking with her two poorly-behaved dogs, or lost in a book.
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The U.S. Census Bureau says that area offices in 13 states will reopen for limited field operations this week, including one in Billings. MTPR reports… -
Bars and music venues across the country have shuttered their doors to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, but many musicians are still finding ways…
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U.S. Census hiring week kicked off Monday. Across the country that means the launch of targeted television ads and posters aimed at getting people to…
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Starting this week pharmacies in Montana will need to see identification from patients picking up prescriptions for opioid painkillers like hydrocodone or…
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More than 5,000 climate strikes led by kids are set to take place around the world Friday. Students, including some in Montana, plan on skipping school to…
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The number of children living in poverty in Montana has gone down since 2010. So has the number of children without health insurance. That's according to…
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People around the world, especially those who eat venison, are worried Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) might one day spread from animals to humans. But…
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Across the country there’s growing concern that Chronic Wasting Disease, found in wildlife, might someday spread to humans. Scientists speaking Thursday,…
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Native American health advocates are worried the legal battle over the Affordable Care Act will end significant gains for Indian health care.They say if…
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Scientists at the University of Montana have found that climate change is already reducing the ability of some forests in the western U.S. to bounce back…
