Some residents urged the RSU 73 board to rescind its policy that recognizes two sexes, warning of lawsuits and division, while others voiced support for the change.
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Posted inMaine, News
Man injured in Farmington propane gas explosion has died
Michael G. Warren, 68, died on July 31, according to the state fire marshal. The second victim, Jon Bubier, 62, of Farmington, is still recovering from serious burns and other injuries.
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Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Walter Polky eager to lead Lisbon football’s redemption
Polky, who has his own bumpy past, is charged with rebuilding the Greyhounds after hazing allegations shut down the program last fall.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Overcrowded Franklin County Animal Shelter won’t take surrendered dogs
‘We are actually in the process of expanding our facility to accommodate the amount of animals we are presented with,’ a shelter representative said.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Jay-area district’s vote to align with Trump order could roll back protections for transgender students
State repercussions are unclear at this time, but if approved through the board’s policy process, it opens the district up to potential litigation.
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Jay-based school board says district will recognize only 2 sexes
The Regional School Unit 73 board voted on the controversial Title IX policy affecting transgender students’ access to sports and private spaces.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Girls Who Code is bridging the gender gap in STEM fields
The program is geared to knocking down obstacles that girls may face pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
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Mason Labonte, Aubrey Mitchell named student representatives to Jay-based school board
The pair shared their reasons for serving on the Regional School Unit 73 directors.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Androscoggin River, once a ‘national disgrace’, should be recognized for cleanup efforts, advocates say
Advocates propose reclassifying the water quality of the river from Rumford to Lisbon — a move they say could spark economic growth.
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Riley Small is active, enjoying her last year at Spruce Mountain High School
Riley Small, a senior at Spruce Mountain High School in Jay has participated in sports and other extracurricular activities.