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Maine school districts look to dismiss human rights lawsuit on trans policies

by Riley Board June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

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.

Community, News, Times Record

Brunswick adopts ordinance limiting mobile home park rent hikes

by Katie Langley June 16, 2026June 19, 2026

Brunswick is one of many Maine communities imposing measures to protect park residents, who say rents are on the rise and conditions are insufficient.

Health, Maine, News

MaineHealth receives grant to study PFAS exposure in children

by Joe Lawlor June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

The 5-year NIH grant will fund research into whether childhood exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ increases risk of obesity, diabetes and other health issues.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Eliot Cutler released from jail again

by Morgan Womack June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

The disgraced gubernatorial candidate and sex offender was arrested last week for failing to sign a probation treatment plan document — his 6th alleged probation violation.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

2 Maine legislative races proceed to ranked-choice runoffs, 3 to be recounted

by Morgan Womack June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

The secretary of state announced Tuesday that the additional races will be included in the dayslong process to determine the final outcomes in Maine’s primary races.