The film, a joint production of the Portland Press Herald, Maine Public and FRONTLINE (PBS), is 1 of 4 finalists in the public service category.
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Aroostook school district votes to follow Trump administration on Title IX
The board of Hodgdon-based MSAD 70 approves a motion to ‘align with federal Title IX by recognizing only two sexes,’ in line with the administration’s interpretation.
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Lobster industry’s defamation case against aquarium paused while appeals court interprets libel law
The lawsuit, which has spent years in limbo, claims the California museum’s sustainable seafood certification unfairly downgraded Maine’s fishery over right whale protections.
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Maine lawmakers hear proposal to have state stop issuing Real ID cards
Supporters of the effort voiced concerns about privacy, but Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said the change would make Maine the only state not to offer the federally compliant ID.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Tax Day rally draws critics of Trump funding cuts outside Maine State House
About 100 people gathered to draw attention to cuts in government services that they argue are aimed at paying for tax cuts for the wealthy.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Crime
Uncle Henry’s back online following ransomware attack
Company president Kevin Webb said no sensitive personal information was compromised during the hack, which forced the business to shut its website down for nearly a month.
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Week in photos: August 9-15, 2025
Sun Journal photographers favorite photos from the past week.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston schools change Title IX policies to reflect Trump guidelines
Lewiston School Committee was given legal advice to change its Title IX policy back to 2020 rules implemented during the president’s first term.
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Angus King, Chellie Pingree denounce Trump for defying US Supreme Court order
A spokesperson for Sen. Susan Collins said she supports efforts to deport terrorists and other criminals while urging all officials to obey court orders.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News
Franklin County commissioners hire Dixfield man as jail administrator in Farmington
The commissioners also approved hiring Lexi Daggett of New Vineyard as deputy director of the county Emergency Management Agency and honored Johanna Cullenberg as 911 Dispatch Employee of the Quarter.