The announcement comes a day after the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights launched an investigation into the Maine Department of Education and a Maine school district.
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Volunteers keep Acadia’s carriage roads ready for skiers
Now supported by Friends of Acadia, volunteers have been caring for the trails since the 1980s.
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3 seriously injured in Raymond crash
Two vehicles collided after one driver made an abrupt U-turn into the path of another, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said.
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Part of L.L.Bean flagship store torn down as part of $50M renovations
The project is expected to be completed by fall 2026.
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Messalonskee boys basketball surges past Hampden for A North title
The top-seeded Eagles pull away from the Broncos in the second half, setting up a state final against Falmouth.
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Read Gov. Mills’ full statement on Trump investigation
Maine’s Democratic governor released a statement Friday night saying ‘the rule of law’ is at stake after President Trump directed the Education Department to investigate alleged Title IX violations.
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Q&A: Can Trump withhold federal funds from Maine? Do other states allow transgender athletes to play school sports?
Here are a few things to know about Maine’s policy on transgender athletes and President Trump’s threat to withhold federal funds if the state doesn’t make changes.
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Maine home prices rose in January, and so did sales
The year kicked off with the same trends from 2024.
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Federal CDC worker in Maine laid off by Trump administration
Hannah Reidel described the ‘chaos and confusion’ at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention prior to the layoffs.
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Maine superintendent voices support for transgender athlete, concern about student safety
SAD 51 Superintendent Jeffrey Porter said all students deserve ‘unconditional support’ in the wake of a track athlete whose name and face have been shared on social media.