Amber Lavigne, of Newcastle, sued Great Salt Bay Community School officials, saying they provided her child with a chest binder and allowed the child to use pronouns different than the ones assigned at birth.
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Posted inMaine, Sports
Transgender athletes to face fewer barriers to compete under new policy
Under a policy approved Wednesday by the Maine Principals’ Association, schools will allow transgender athletes to compete on teams either according to their birth-assigned gender or gender identity.
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Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Lawsuit against Lincoln County school district over student’s gender expression is dismissed
Amber Lavigne sued school leaders in April, alleging they violated her parental rights by not telling her about her child’s use of a chest binder and change in pronouns.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine Legislature advances abortion, gender care shield bill after heated debate
The legislation to shield providers of legally protected abortion and gender-affirming care from hostile, out-of-state litigation faces more votes in both chambers before going to the governor.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Bill to shield providers of abortions and gender-affirming care advances after partisan clash
The measure backed by Democrats passed out of committee on an 8-4 party-line vote and now heads to floor votes in the Legislature.
Posted inTimes Record
Churches and nonprofits host Transgender Day of Remembrance event
Area churches and nonprofit organizations are joining together to host a Transgender Day of Remembrance gathering at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick, 1 Middle St. At least 40 transgender or gender-variant individuals have been victims of known deadly attacks in the United States this year, according to a […]
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Maine has tacked left as nation lurches right in culture wars
Embracing the state motto – ‘I lead’ – Maine lawmakers led in a different direction, safeguarding and expanding access to abortion and gender-affirming care.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
One of Us: Drumming her way to ‘a full-body experience’
Nyssa Ornitier found a community that fit her in the world of heavy metal.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Mother sues school district for keeping child’s gender expression secret
Amber Lavigne is suing Central Lincoln County School leaders and employees, saying the district did not inform her about her child’s gender expression.
Posted inNation & World, New England
New Hampshire school reverses urinal ban after bathroom access debate
The policy was intended as a compromise to a proposal requiring students to use restrooms based on their assigned sex at birth.