Acceptance was the resounding theme for the day, with attendees echoing how amazing it was to feel welcomed and celebrate for the day in a rural area.
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Posted inCommunity, Maine
Farmington to host first LGBTQ+ Pride Festival in town’s history
Organizers say it is an opportunity to celebrate, welcome and educate.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Mills has shown leadership on LGBTQ issues
The governor’s track record contrasts starkly with that of her challenger, former Gov. Paul LePage.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
State weighing impact of Supreme Court ruling on school tuition program
Interpreting the decision on Maine’s tuition program is complicated by a state law that bars schools that receive tuition from discriminating against students and staff based on gender or sexual orientation.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Democrats tout Gov. Mills’ record on LGBTQ rights
The party slams Republican Paul LePage over his 2018 veto of a bill to ban gay conversion therapy, as well as GOP attacks on LGBTQ rights in many states.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Hallowell Pride festival, parade to kick off month of events celebrating LGBTQ community
The weekend is scheduled to begin with a festival at Granite City Park on June 4 from noon to 4 p.m. A parade along Water Street will start at 2 p.m.
Posted inMaine, Politics, Schools and Education
Maine policy supports incorporating LGBTQ lessons, but lacking guidance, most schools aren’t doing it
The state encourages but does not require or give specific instruction for teaching about sexual orientation and gender diversity, topics many experts believe should be addressed at an early age.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Attack ad teaches Gov. Mills the wrong lesson
Don’t yield to bullies – they’ll just keep coming back for more.
Posted inMaine, Politics, Schools and Education
Teacher defends LGBT kindergarten lesson featured in anti-Mills ad
The kindergarten teacher is disappointed that Gov. Mills and the state Department of Education responded to criticism by removing her video lesson from the state’s website.
Posted inMaine
Maine DOE removes LGBT lesson plan at heart of anti-Mills TV ad
The state Department of Education determined the online video lesson was inappropriate for kindergarteners.