The ballot initiative seeks to restrict transgender athlete participation in sports and require separate bathrooms and locker rooms for students based on the sex they were assigned at birth.
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Lisbon increases cost of town permits to reduce tax burden
In some cases the fees were more than doubled, though the new rates are similar to what other towns charge, officials said.
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Westbrook-Gorham Rotary celebrates 100 years
It was founded as a club of Rotary International — a global service organization — in March 1926.
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Planned Parenthood backs Janet Mills in Democratic primary for US Senate
The endorsement comes at a pivotal time for the governor, who is trailing political newcomer Graham Platner by double digits in most independent polls.
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Department of Corrections pays Maine man $250K to settle lawsuit alleging years of mistreatment in prison
The state agency has denied Zachary Swain’s allegations that prison officials deprived him of proper mental health treatment by holding him in solitary confinement for years.
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Here are 4 ways to volunteer in Yarmouth
From providing rides to archiving history, there are many ways to get involved in the community.
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Parent company of Lewiston manufacturer Elmet to go public with IPO
Elmet Group has been privately held since it was acquired by Portland-based Anania and Associates in 2015.
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Rural Maine airports look to upgrade services, infrastructure
Carrabassett Valley is seeking over $5 million in federal grants for renovations.
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Ben Midgley is the outsider Maine needs | Letter
Maine politics is full of big promises and louder rhetoric, but young Mainers are looking for something simpler: a government that works, leaders who are honest and a state where we can afford to build a life. My generation is starting careers, paying off loans and struggling to keep up with rising costs — all […]
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Murder trial begins for Bridgton man accused of strangling partner
Eric Knight is on trial and charged with murder in connection with the death of Benita Preo.