The justices are evaluating claims of sex discrimination lodged by transgender people versus the need for fair competition for women and girls, the main argument made by the states.
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What could Supreme Court cases on trans athletes mean for Maine?
Two cases from West Virginia and Idaho, argued before the court Tuesday, could have implications for lawsuits about Maine’s policies for transgender athletes in scholastic sports.
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2 DOT workers killed in crash on I-95 southbound in Waterville
Maine Department of Transportation employees had just closed the travel lane near mile marker 127 when 3 workers were struck after a chain-reaction collision.
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Lewiston High School to compete for national mock trial title in Iowa
The mock trial teams have won four state championships, with the most recent in December 2025 against Bonny Eagle High School in Standish.
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Maine telephone company fined $15K for misrouting 911 calls in Hancock and Washington counties
Regulators opened an investigation into Union River in October. It’s not clear whether any emergency calls were missed.
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High court rules on Popham Beach access dispute between neighbors
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court ruled against a family’s appeal of a decision granting their neighbors an implied easement to their property’s beachfront.
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Rising pressures put mental health of Maine’s agriculture workforce at risk, officials say
Industry leaders and health care professionals say help is available for farmers, foresters and fishermen who face changing industries and tight finances.
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Central Maine Healthcare data breach hits 145,000 patients
The number is significantly up from the 8 initially reported, mirroring a similar recent disclosure by the owner of St. Mary’s hospital.
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Lewiston students speak out in favor of ‘diverse’ flags allowed in schools
More than a dozen students said the flags, some representing different countries, make others feel safe and welcome.
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NECEC power line to begin commercial operations Friday
The 145-mile line, which became a political flashpoint, is set to bring electricity from Canada to the New England grid via northwestern Maine.