Dana Zzyym, an intersex activist from Colorado, has been in a legal battle with the State Department to obtain a passport that did not require Zzyym to lie about gender by picking either male or female.
2021
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine remains a hot spot for COVID-19 – and the explanations vary
New transmission remains high across many parts of Maine and other northern New England states.
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Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Nor’easter knocks out power to thousands, kicks up spectacular surf along Maine coast: See photos
Central Maine Power said most customers had their electricity restored by Wednesday night.
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Over 60 Mt. Blue students protest district COVID-19 policies with ‘freedom of choice’ walkout
Students and a few parents gathered outside Mt. Blue High School to protest RSU 9’s coronavirus policies. Superintendent Chris Elkington said that the district will not alter the policies because of the walkout.
Posted inThings to Do
State Theatre plans Gary Clark Jr. virtual concert
Gary Clark Jr. will perform at 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, at State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. In 2014, Gary Clark Jr.’s song “Please Come Home” won him a Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance. Two albums have followed, including 2019’s “This Land,” which won him three more Grammys for Best Rock Performance, […]
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Purple Brainz 8: A Halloween Tribute 2 Prince set for this weekend
Purple Brainz 8: A Halloween Tribute 2 Prince is schedule to perform at 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at Aura, 121 Center St., in Portland. Dearly beloved, you will gather on Saturday night in Portland to get through this thing called life with a little help from Dean Ford & The Beautiful Ones. They’re a […]
Posted inOn Music Lucky Clark, Things to Do
Singer, songwriter, guitarist Denny Breau to make debut appearance at Johnson Hall
I’ve known Denny Breau for many, many years and unabashedly confess to be a complete fan of his amazing skills on his 6-string, acoustic guitar. This Mainer, son of RCA recording artists Hal Lone Pine and Betty Cody, began playing his instrument of choice when he was 9 years old and was performing professionally by […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Give young hunters more time in the woods
Youth Deer Day gives kids time to hunt without the pressure of competing with adults, just not enough.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Question 1 is a ‘civil war’ between fossil fuels and renewable power
The Maine woods are the site of this battle, but the fight against climate change is what’s really at stake.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Equal rights still not guaranteed for LGBTQ+ people
Health care can be an avenue for discrimination without protections from bias based on sexual orientation and gender identity.