Vivian Myers-Jones, a trans woman and U.S. veteran living in New Brunswick, says she feels privileged that she can exercise her right to protest anti-transgender polices in Maine and return home to Canada.
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Posted inBusiness, Food
Elevation Burger closes all three Maine locations
The national chain has struggled financially in recent years.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine State Library lays off 13 workers, will restructure after losing federal funds
The library last received funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services on March 24 and has not gotten any updates on when — or whether — payments may resume.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maine superintendents support changes to transgender sports policies
LD 1337 would align the Maine Human Rights Act with President Trump’s executive order that bars transgender girls from competing in girls’ sports.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Two men, 1 woman arrested in Auburn drug bust
Two men were arrested on drug charges and a woman on outstanding warrants Friday on Country Club Drive in Auburn.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine’s rural libraries at risk as Trump guts agency that provides federal funding
Librarians say the cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services will devastate museums and libraries in Maine and across the nation.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Central Maine, Sun Journal name new managing editors
Ben Bragdon will be the Sun Journal’s new managing editor and Jessica Lowell was promoted to managing editor of the Central Maine newspapers.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine history on the move as Cultural Building renovations wrap up
Plans are now underway for the return of the Maine State Library, the Maine State Museum and the Archive to the state Cultural Building as its $45 million renovation project nears completion.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Veterans’ services bureau to honor Vietnam veterans March 28
This tribute will be an opportunity for remembrance, reflection, and appreciation of Maine’s Vietnam-era veterans and their sacrifices.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
UMaine Extension presents webinar on perennial gardening April 9
Herbaceous perennials support wildlife and pollinators while adding beauty to home gardens.