LD 1337 would align the Maine Human Rights Act with President Trump’s executive order that bars transgender girls from competing in girls’ sports.
Emily Duggan
Staff Writer
Emily Duggan is a staff writer for the Kennebec Journal. She graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of New Hampshire, where she was a news editor and staff writer for The New Hampshire. Before working at the Kennebec Journal, she interned at the Portland Press Herald and freelanced for the Granite State News Collaborative. A Portland native, Emily loves exploring the city, reading, and playing with her two cats.
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West Gardiner selectman candidates questioned on transparency
Chris McLaughlin and Steve McGee fielded questions on how they would approach town problems if elected.
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Some Maine schools shorted because of yearslong DOE mistake
The mistake in how money paid to independent schools for public school students is calculated was discovered earlier this year by Maine’s education department and dates back to 2016.
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Fire reportedly started by overheated cooking oil damages home in Anson
One of the home’s residents was preparing dinner when cooking oil became too hot and burst into flames, an official said.
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Foley to stay on as school superintendent in Winthrop
Becky Foley, who has served since last September as the interim superintendent of the town’s public schools, has agreed to remain superintendent of schools for another three years.
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EPA visits Winthrop schools as part of electric bus investigation
The buses supplied to Winthrop by Lion Electric Co. through a federal program have been faulty.
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How would federal education changes impact Maine schools?
President Trump is pledging to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, which provided $250 million to Maine schools this year for some of the most vulnerable students.
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Man charged with murder after Norridgewock incident
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office responded to 40 Walnut Drive just before midnight Friday for a reported assault.
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Monmouth fire destroys home
No injuries were reported from the fire Friday morning at 1 Bonin Road.
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Anti-Trump protesters gather near Maine State House in Augusta
The protest was part of a movement in capital cities across the nation.