Publicly identifying or publishing private information about a student can negatively impact not only their mental health and safety but that of the entire school communities, supporters told a legislative committee.
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Gov. Mills, members of Congress warn Trump that tariffs would raise prices for Mainers
Three of Maine’s 4 congressional delegation signed a letter to the Trump administration warning against starting a ‘tit-for-tat’ trade war with Canada that they say will drive up costs on heating fuel, gasoline, building supplies and more.
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King, Pingree and Collins urge Trump administration to reinstate Maine Sea Grant funding
Maine’s program is the only one of 34 nationwide that has lost its funding so far, and the move comes on the heels of the president’s threat to cut Maine’s federal funding over a disagreement about transgender athletes.
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Challenger criticizes Susan Collins for lack of oversight of Elon Musk spending cuts
Phillip Rench, a former engineer for SpaceX, one of billionaire Elon Musk’s companies, is mounting a long-shot bid to unseat Collins in 2026.
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Maine bill aims to fight online ‘doxxing’ and harassment of children
The bill, sponsored by Melanie Sachs, D-Freeport, was filed before a Republican lawmaker posted photos of a transgender student athlete that went viral on social media last month.
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Laurel Libby turns muzzle into megaphone in transgender competition debate
‘I think it was a huge misstep,’ the Auburn Republican said in an interview, referring to House Democrats’ vote last week to censure her.
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Trump challenge to Maine’s transgender policy hinges on new read of anti-discrimination law
The administration’s threats set the stage for an unusual testing of the federal law that could take months or years to resolve.
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Emotions high at multiple city protests over Trump, Mills, DOGE and transgender athletes
Demonstrators in Portland and Augusta took stands on women’s sports, personal liberties and government overreach.
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Members of Maine’s congressional delegation lament Oval Office meltdown
They described the exchange between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance as ‘unfortunate,’ ‘disturbing’ and ’embarrassing.’
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Sen. Angus King interviewed by ‘60 Minutes’ about Ukraine support
Maine’s independent senator is expected to appear during a segment on Ukraine’s 3-year-old war with Russia that is set to air Sunday.