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Trump challenge to Maine’s transgender policy hinges on new read of anti-discrimination law

by Rachel Ohm March 2, 2025March 2, 2025

The administration’s threats set the stage for an unusual testing of the federal law that could take months or years to resolve.

Maine, News, Politics

Emotions high at multiple city protests over Trump, Mills, DOGE and transgender athletes

by Katie Langley and Hannah Kaufman March 1, 2025March 6, 2025

Demonstrators in Portland and Augusta took stands on women’s sports, personal liberties and government overreach.

Maine

Former Maine CDC director leaving federal post

by Emily Allen February 28, 2025March 1, 2025

Dr. Nirav Shah announced Friday on social media that he is leaving his job at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Maine, News, Schools & Education

Mattie Daughtry has spent a decade trying to get Maine high schoolers more sleep. She’s still at it.

by Riley Board February 28, 2025March 1, 2025

The Brunswick Democrat has long championed pushing Maine’s high school start time to 8:30 a.m., saying that pediatric research shows teens need more sleep than early school start times allow.

Maine, Maine Crime, News, Politics

Lawmakers try again to hire auditor to oversee Maine’s secretive state police intelligence unit

by Morgan Womack February 28, 2025March 1, 2025

The Maine Information and Analysis Center has drawn criticism for years concerning its transparency and claims that it was illegally monitoring and storing data on civilians.