The Maine Human Rights Commission is suing the districts for policies they adopted within the last 8 months that seek to restrict the rights of transgender students.
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Maine Human Rights Commission suing school districts over transgender policies
Five school districts are named in the lawsuit over policies the commission says violate state law.
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Posted inMaine, News
More Maine school districts align with Trump’s transgender policy, defying state law
Even as state law and updated federal guidance from the Trump administration over transgender students are in conflict, a conservative group is helping districts change their policies.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Monmouth boys soccer races past Richmond in D South final
Zane Foyt scores three goals to help push Mustangs into state final.
Posted inGirls Soccer, Sports
Here are 10 girls soccer players we expect to impact the postseason
These players will be key to their team’s hopefully deep playoff runs.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Religion & Values
Southern Baptists growing in Maine despite national decline
New Southern Baptist churches are being established in Westbrook, Orono and Richmond. Faith leaders see the lack of a historical foothold in the region as an opportunity for growth.
Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal
Maine lakes, ponds at risk as invasive bladderwort plant moves in
Swollen bladderwort, an invasive aquatic plant, has been confirmed in eight southern and western Maine water bodies. Officials are worried it will continue to spread.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Private Swan Island ferry emerges amid debate over public transportation
Since the ferry service linking Richmond to the island was ended in 2023, the public could access Swan Island only with a personal boat or kayak until this month.
Posted inSports, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
Maine high school sports year filled with you-had-to-see-it-to-believe-it moments
A title-game finish for the ages. Big-time performances. The 2024-25 school year had it all.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Boys Lacrosse, Boys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Here are the finalists for Varsity Maine Boys Game of the Year
A late-night hockey game and the upset of the year highlight the list.