5 Maine school districts sued over ‘hostile’ policies on trans students
The Maine Human Rights Commission is suing the districts for policies they adopted within the last 8 months that seek to restrict the rights of transgender students.
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Maine Human Rights Commission suing school districts over transgender policies
Five school districts are named in the lawsuit over policies the commission says violate state law.
Bangor Christian girls soccer runs past Richmond in eight-player South final
Mary Allen scores four times to lift the Patriots to a berth in the state championship game.
More Maine school districts align with Trump’s transgender policy, defying state law
Even as state law and updated federal guidance from the Trump administration over transgender students are in conflict, a conservative group is helping districts change their policies.
Monmouth boys soccer races past Richmond in D South final
Zane Foyt scores three goals to help push Mustangs into state final.
Here are 10 girls soccer players we expect to impact the postseason
These players will be key to their team’s hopefully deep playoff runs.
High schools Tuesday: Skowhegan girls soccer rolls past Nokomis
The River Hawks keep their unbeaten record intact, improving to 5-0.
High schools Monday: Winthrop field hockey rolls past Dirigo
Natalie Irwin scores a hat trick in the Ramblers’ victory.
High schools Thursday: Skowhegan field hockey cruises in opener
The perennial powerhouse starts the season with a shutout victory over Oxford Hills.
Here are 5 intriguing central Maine boys soccer matchups in 2025
Looking ahead to some interesting clashes involving KVAC and MVC teams.
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Woman arrested in Augusta credit union forgery attempt indicted on federal charges
Lisa Marie Hurley faces both state and federal charges for alleged thefts at Madison and Bingham banks.
High school playoffs, autumn strolls, Revere and Son bell installation makes up the Week in Photos
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Maine lawmakers won’t take up bill to prohibit ICE agents from wearing masks
Rep. Grayson Lookner, a Portland Democrat, said he brought the proposal in response to recent incidents in Maine, including the September arrest of a parent outside a Portland school.
Dominant Cony football meets battle-tested Westbrook in Class B final
The Rams have obliterated opponents, while the Blue Blazes have found ways to win tight games against top teams — what does this mean for Saturday?
See how Cony, Westbrook football stack up ahead of Class B final
Preview: The Rams seek their second state championship and Blue Blazes their first Saturday at Fitzpatrick Stadium.
How a Maine couple gave their $1.3M retirement savings to bitcoin scammers
Larry and Barbara Cook are risking public embarrassment to spare others from a similar trauma. In the process, they’re helping to rewrite federal and state income tax laws related to fraud losses.
What to know about Green Wednesday’s pre-holiday bump for Maine cannabis
Green Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, has become a reliable pre-holiday sales boost for Maine’s recreational cannabis market.
Republican lawmakers request review of driver’s licenses for noncitizens following deadly crashes
Rep. Amy Arata and Sen. Bruce Bickford are asking for a review of whether noncitizens have been improperly issued driver’s licenses following two crashes in which federal authorities said the drivers overstayed tourist visas.
Two central Maine football powerhouses meet for Class D title
Preview: Winthrop and Winslow are perennial contenders, but both have long championship droughts.
Physicality, chemistry drive Winthrop football’s defense in run to state final
The Ramblers have held every opponent to 13 points or less but will be tested by Winslow’s relentless rushing attack.
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