Maine families can homeschool independently under option 1 or enroll through an equivalent instruction private school under option 2.
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Maine school districts look to dismiss human rights lawsuit on trans policies
The commission has sued 7 districts that adopted policies aligning with a federal executive order that says transgender girls cannot compete on teams aligned with their gender identity, in defiance of state law.
Get lost with us on a Sunday drive through western Maine
Feel like a leisurely drive on a beautiful day? Want to enjoy all the scenery that western Maine has to offer? We’ve got the guide for you.
How Maine’s many different high school baseball fields change the game
From short porches to deep gaps to massive foul territory, the specificities of each park can alter how coaches and players approach the sport.
Areas near Sebago Lake, Turner seen as browntail moth hot spots in otherwise quiet year
Maine Forest Service officials say a fungus and a virus are combining to help drive down the browntail moth population in the state.
School districts ask judge to dismiss Title IX trans policies lawsuit
6 districts are asking to dismiss the case, arguing the Maine Human Rights Commission erred when it sued them over transgender athlete and bathroom policies. A 7th filed a separate motion, arguing its policies aren’t exclusionary.
Maine lawmakers debating use of unclaimed bottle bill deposits
The bill aims to direct leftover funds to environmental programs, but Franklin County redemption center owners argue the money should support the existing program.
Spring is coming to western Maine. But first, mud.
As winter gives way to spring in Maine, mud season brings thawing ground, soft roads, frost heaves and temporary weight limits that affect daily travel and outdoor activity.
Why some snow squeaks and some snow packs like cement
The new White Mountains Almanac explains how temperature and humidity determine snow crystal structure, influencing snow quality and winter conditions across western Maine.
Here’s a look at the Maine Class C girls basketball championship game
Saturday’s matchup features two programs who have yet to win state titles.