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Maine officials refuse to sign Trump agreement on transgender athletes

by Rachel Ohm March 27, 2025March 27, 2025

The Maine Principals’ Association and Greely High School said it would violate Maine law for them to sign the agreement requiring the barring of transgender athletes.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

State police investigating South Portland death

by Daniel Kool March 26, 2025March 27, 2025

City officers found a man dead inside a Mussey Street home during a wellness check Wednesday afternoon.

Maine, Politics

A Maine resident is leading a complaint against the Trump administration over DEI firings

by Emily Allen March 26, 2025March 27, 2025

Mahri Stáinnak says they were fired for work on ‘diversity, equity and inclusion,’ even though their job had nothing to do with DEI.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Researchers recommend changes to special ed funding under state formula review

by Riley Board March 26, 2025March 27, 2025

The Maine Educational Policy Research Institute gave its latest presentation about possible changes to the state’s education funding formula, which many say doesn’t account for today’s education needs.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Politics

Gov. Janet Mills assails Trump’s tariffs, Social Security layoffs

by Steve Collins March 26, 2025March 27, 2025

The governor made the comments while hailing the renovation of an old mill for new housing in Lewiston.

Maine, News, Politics

Raise taxes on Maine’s wealthy? Some of them are OK with that

by Randy Billings March 26, 2025March 26, 2025

An added 4% tax on incomes over $1 million and capital gains over $250,000 could generate more than $200 million in annual revenue for the state, according to estimates provided to lawmakers.

Maine, Nation & World, News

Other states consider joining Maine in banning the spreading of sewage sludge

by JOSHUA A. BICKEL and SEAN MURPHY The Associated Press March 26, 2025March 26, 2025

The battle over how to place guardrails on the practice is starting to play out in legislatures across the country.

Maine, News, Politics

Rep. Golden, House Democrats call for defense secretary to testify about attack leak

by Daniel Kool March 26, 2025March 26, 2025

Secretary Pete Hegseth and several other Trump administration officials have been under fire since the revelation that they accidentally shared war plans in a group chat that included a reporter.