The Maine Principals’ Association and Greely High School said it would violate Maine law for them to sign the agreement requiring the barring of transgender athletes.
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Maine-ly Harmony to perform in Dresden April 6
The concert is free and open to all. Donations to support more activities will be accepted.
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Posted inCommunity
Fairfield college to offer Trades for ME Conference
Girls in 8th and 9th grades will be introduced to trades professions.
Posted inMaine, Politics
A Maine resident is leading a complaint against the Trump administration over DEI firings
Mahri Stáinnak says they were fired for work on ‘diversity, equity and inclusion,’ even though their job had nothing to do with DEI.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Researchers recommend changes to special ed funding under state formula review
The Maine Educational Policy Research Institute gave its latest presentation about possible changes to the state’s education funding formula, which many say doesn’t account for today’s education needs.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Politics
Gov. Janet Mills assails Trump’s tariffs, Social Security layoffs
The governor made the comments while hailing the renovation of an old mill for new housing in Lewiston.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Raise taxes on Maine’s wealthy? Some of them are OK with that
An added 4% tax on incomes over $1 million and capital gains over $250,000 could generate more than $200 million in annual revenue for the state, according to estimates provided to lawmakers.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
Other states consider joining Maine in banning the spreading of sewage sludge
The battle over how to place guardrails on the practice is starting to play out in legislatures across the country.
Posted inMaine
Augusta Civic Center draws Vietnam era veterans for breakfast
Anna Chadwick captures event hosted by the Travis Mills Foundation to thank and say ‘welcome home’ to those who served during the Vietnam War.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Rep. Golden, House Democrats call for defense secretary to testify about attack leak
Secretary Pete Hegseth and several other Trump administration officials have been under fire since the revelation that they accidentally shared war plans in a group chat that included a reporter.