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Maine, 15 other states sue Trump administration over threats to pull funding for sex ed on gender diversity
Since President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January, his administration has sought to recognize people as only male or female.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
As temperatures rise, Maine schools need solutions for shoulder seasons
The shoulder seasons — early fall and late spring — can be a difficult time to teach and learn in old school buildings that are designed to hold the heat in.
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Maine Sunday Telegram, Portland Press Herald and longtime community reporter receive awards
The Maine Sunday Telegram won Sunday Newspaper of the Year, the Portland Press Herald was honored for the ‘Breakdown’ documentary series, and Robert Lowell was recognized for his commitment to community reporting at an annual New England Newspaper & Press Association conference this week.
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Cumberland County leaders say use of the jail by ICE may be out of their control
Protesters have called on the county commissioners to end the jail’s contract with the federal government.
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3-car pileup temporarily shuts down I-295 north in Falmouth
No one was injured but one vehicle caught fire and traffic was diverted off the highway at Exit 10 until both lanes were reopened shortly after 6 p.m.
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In Maine Senate primary, Democrats may weigh competing futures
Momentum is building behind political newcomer Graham Platner, who is leading a pack of Senate hopefuls looking to unseat Susan Collins. But a decision by Gov. Janet Mills to join the race could reshape its dynamics.
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H-1B visa’s $100,000 price hike leaves Maine employers worried about impact
President Donald Trump imposed the fee on foreign workers hired to fill professional positions, claiming the program was being abused. Business and immigrant advocates say that’s not true and that the fees will hurt small businesses.
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Trump escalates retribution campaign with charges against Comey and threats against liberal groups
Maine’s Congressional delegation expressed concern over what appears to be a politically motivated targeting of Trump’s former FBI director.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Augusta school board gets letter warning about public comment policy
The letter, sent by free speech advocate Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, alleges the Augusta Board of Education is violating the First Amendment by putting limits on allowed comments.