The federal Department of Education says Maine school districts’ violate FERPA by withholding from parents records about a student’s transgender status, like the choice to use a different name or pronouns at school.
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Waterville hospital staff reflect on imminent closure, seek new jobs
Employees at Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville say they are worried for their peers and concerned about patients who will lose their health care when the hospital closes.
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Trump’s policies cloud Maine’s economic outlook
President Donald Trump’s global trade war and federal spending cuts — as well as his threat of cutting funds to Maine — have state officials preparing for slowing economic growth and rising unemployment.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
Waterville elementary school evacuated after odor detected
The odor was found to have been caused by a furnace malfuction, fire chief said.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Dozens laid off at Maine CDC after federal cutbacks
State officials say 40 subcontracted employees were laid off because of federal public health funding cuts, and more details will be provided soon.
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Maine lawmakers hear proposal to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms
The proposal from Rep. Grayson Lookner, D-Portland, would decriminalize the possession of one ounce or less of psilocybin for adults over age 21.
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West Gardiner selectman candidates questioned on transparency
Chris McLaughlin and Steve McGee fielded questions on how they would approach town problems if elected.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Fate of Sabattus Primary School in hands of voters
Residents in Wales, Sabattus and Litchfield will vote April 8 in a referendum on the closure of aging school.
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King-backed bill would force USDA to pay farmers’ federal contracts
Despite a judge’s orders and the Trump administration’s promise to release the funding, farmers across the country, including in Maine, are still waiting for millions in federal reimbursements for agricultural conservation projects.
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Federal appeals court revives sexual harassment lawsuit against former Bangor judge
Samantha Pike sued former Penobscot County Judge Charles Budd in 2022 over allegations that he made several unwelcome sexual advances toward her at a work conference.