The board of Hodgdon-based MSAD 70 approved a motion to ‘align with federal Title IX by recognizing only two sexes,’ in line with the administration’s interpretation.
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Maine lawmakers hear proposal to have state stop issuing Real ID cards
Supporters of the effort voiced concerns about privacy, but Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said the change would make Maine the only state not to offer the federally compliant ID.
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Tax Day rally draws critics of Trump funding cuts outside Maine State House
About 100 people gathered to draw attention to cuts in government services that they argue are aimed at paying for tax cuts for the wealthy.
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Angus King, Chellie Pingree denounce Trump for defying US Supreme Court order
A spokesperson for Sen. Susan Collins said she supports efforts to deport terrorists and other criminals while urging all officials to obey court orders.
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At packed town hall, constituents ask Pingree about her efforts to fight Trump White House
The crowd erupted into cheers and applause at some of the questions and responses. One attendee was asked to leave after repeatedly demanding the congresswoman describe the Trump administration as ‘Nazis.’
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Maine bill aims to send a message to Nebraska concerning electoral votes
A bill from Rep. Adam Lee would end Maine’s system of splitting electoral votes if Nebraska does the same, a move Lee said he hopes serves as a disincentive to partisan forces in both states.
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Lawmakers look to ban legacy admissions in Maine, but some colleges are pushing back
The bill would prevent public and private colleges and universities in Maine from considering whether an applicant’s parents went to or donated to the school in the admissions process.
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Gov. Janet Mills blasts President Donald Trump on national TV
The Maine governor went on MSNBC’s ‘Morning Joe’ to talk about the state’s legal battles with the Trump administration.
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Maine health care providers clash with pharmaceutical industry over discount drug program
A Maine bill would prevent pharmaceutical companies from restricting use of a federal discount program that save millions of dollars for hospitals and other providers.
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Bill to make opioid settlement spending more transparent advances
The 39 counties and municipalities receiving a direct share of the opioid settlements would have to submit annual, publicly available reports.