In Unity, idea to house asylum seekers in dorms divides a town

Some say absorbing up to 600 new arrivals would be untenable, even though the community has welcomed as many college students for decades.

Falmouth mother says she’s not taking down her Pride flags despite complaint

Brooke Hackett said the homeowners association told her all signs and flags are banned in her neighborhood, a rule that she says was never enforced until now.

Photos: Farmington Pride 2023

Great Falls Pride splashed with rain

A slightly damp, but energetic group of marchers stretched across the length of Longley Bridge sporting rainbow attire and paraphernalia in honor of pride month.

‘Heated’ student argument over Pride, Trump flags prompts Gardiner school to only allow display of American flag

Administrators of Gardiner Area High School adopted the temporary policy after a student put a Trump flag over a Pride flag Friday.

As Pride month grows, so does hostility in some Maine towns

A large number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced around the country this year, including in Maine, and organizers of Pride events like those in Unity say the level of 'venom' has been sharp.

Brunswick to celebrate Pride Month amid heightened national controversy

The second Brunswick Pride Festival is set for Saturday, June 10.

Brunswick LGBTQ+ pride crosswalk returning after vandalism

Brunswick's rainbow-colored pride crosswalk will be painted again after it was vandalized by motorcyclists last year.

Farmington celebrates the LGBTQ+ community at town’s first Pride Festival

Hundreds of people of all ages, genders, sexualities and religions gathered downtown to advocate for queer rights and celebrate acceptance at Meetinghouse Park, bedecked in rainbow pride flags and signs advocating for queer and transgender rights.

Farmington celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride