The bill would prevent public and private colleges and universities in Maine from considering whether an applicant’s parents went to or donated to the school in the admissions process.
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Posted inThings to Do
Mainers have two extra hours of daylight. What should you do with them?
The sun won’t set until around 7:30 p.m. this week, meaning you’ve got nearly two more hours to walk, bike, or eat ice cream.
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Posted inMaine, News
U.S.-Canadian dual citizen crosses boundaries to speak out for transgender rights
Vivian Myers-Jones, a trans woman and U.S. veteran living in New Brunswick, says she feels privileged that she can exercise her right to protest anti-transgender polices in Maine and return home to Canada.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Hands Off Maine’s environment! | Opinion
We were inspired by the many causes protesters called attention to on April 5 in Augusta, including increased threats to the environment and public health.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Please, Canada, take Maine in? | Opinion
Our state would be foolish not to jump at the opportunity to become the 11th province.
Posted inMaine, Politics, Sports
US Education Department takes steps to pull Maine’s funding over Title IX noncompliance
The Trump administration announced it would refer the case to the Department of Justice shortly after Maine said it wouldn’t sign an agreement with the federal agency.
Posted inMaine, Politics, Schools & Education
Maine lawmaker introduces bill to safeguard against federal cuts to school meals
The proposal from Sen. Mike Tipping would ensure Maine continues funding school meals for all if federal funding is cut, though it’s unclear exactly how much that could cost.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Health care providers scramble to help patients of closing Waterville hospital
Northern Light official says most of Inland primary care patients will be able to stay with their provider as the company moves closer to closing its Waterville hospital in June.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers pass $3 million bill for public defense system
Maine lawmakers agreed to pay for more public defenders and make it easier for judges to appoint attorneys to cases where defendants can’t afford their own. Gov. Janet Mills now has 10 days to act.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Maine’s lawsuit against the USDA is over $3 million for feeding assistance costs
U.S. District Judge John Woodcock is weighing whether to block the Department of Agriculture from withholding the funds to Maine over alleged Title IX violations, or if the case should be referred to the Federal Claims Court.