The board of Hodgdon-based MSAD 70 approved a motion to ‘align with federal Title IX by recognizing only two sexes,’ in line with the administration’s interpretation.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Lobster industry’s defamation case against aquarium paused while appeals court interprets libel law
The lawsuit, which has spent years in limbo, claims the California museum’s sustainable seafood certification unfairly downgraded Maine’s fishery over right whale protections.
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Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Maine’s young people are still leaving — here’s how we keep them
There’s a quiet ache many Maine communities feel today — not from a single event, but from a slow, steady shift. You notice it when a local high school graduation gets smaller each year. When the town store closes early because there’s no one to work. Or when a neighbor’s grandchild leaves for college and […]
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers hear proposal to have state stop issuing Real ID cards
Supporters of the effort voiced concerns about privacy, but Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said the change would make Maine the only state not to offer the federally compliant ID.
Posted inTimes Record
Proposed bill would restructure Brunswick Landing leadership, require environmental stewardship
If passed, the bill would add more people from Brunswick to the authority’s board of trustees and add “environmental stewardship” as an official goal.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Edward Little hires Brian Jahna as new football coach
Former Lake Region and Gray-New Gloucester coach replaces Rick Kramer.
Posted inLetters
A salute to new columnist Steve Collins | Letter
In a time of deep political division, I want to commend Steve Collins — not just for his journalism, but for his integrity. Steve and I don’t always agree politically. He’s a lifelong Democrat; I’m an independent with views that cross party lines. But that’s the beauty of democracy: we can disagree and still sit […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Health care is not immune from the downsides of tariffs | Opinion
Tariffs lead to higher costs, which lead to thinner margins, which lead to service cuts, which lead to limited access to care.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Tax Day rally draws critics of Trump funding cuts outside Maine State House
About 100 people gathered to draw attention to cuts in government services that they argue are aimed at paying for tax cuts for the wealthy.
Posted inBusiness, Cops & Courts, Maine
Uncle Henry’s back online following ransomware attack
Company president Kevin Webb said no sensitive personal information was compromised during the hack, which forced the business to shut its website down for nearly a month.