The secretary of state released draft language this week for how the initiative, which seeks to limit school sports participation and use of bathrooms and similar spaces to a student’s assigned sex at birth, would appear on the November ballot.
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Posted inMaine, News, Religion & Values
A project to save rural synagogues grows from Maine to Montana
The Center for Small Town Jewish Life at Colby College began a decade ago with a goal of supporting Jewish congregations that are far from big cities.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers send $519M budget add-on, including $300 checks, to Gov. Mills
The Senate voted 18-16 to approve the budget, which includes $300 ‘affordability checks’ for eligible residents, a new income tax surcharge for millionaires and a ban on cellphones in schools.
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Optimist Clubs invite Earth Day volunteers | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Optimist Clubs of Maine ask you to join them in picking up roadside trash any time from Earth Day, Wednesday. April 22, through Sunday, April 26. All you have to do to participate is commit to spending at least one hour picking up trash in your neighborhood. By volunteering to help, […]
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
It’s Local News Day. Here’s why it matters in Maine.
Local news is part of the fabric of our communities, and when it’s strong, communities are more informed, more connected and more resilient.
Posted inCommunity, News
Artemis II mission flew with parts from a Lewiston metal technology company
The company’s connection to the spacecraft links Maine to a historic space mission.
Posted inCommunity, News
Lewiston library children’s department makeover on track for 2027
The library launched its capital campaign in 2024 and will be going out to bid in the next two to three months.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Maine, News
Maine’s plain license plate has gained a following | Column
One in 8 drivers have opted out of the new pine tree design.
Posted inCommunity, Maine Crime, News
911 transcripts detail hectic moments after Carrabassett Valley man allegedly shot his girlfriend
Calls that Austin Doucette made to 911 on the night of Makayla DeSantis’ death indicate that he tried to drive her to a hospital until a dispatcher told him to pull over and focus on stemming her bleeding.
Posted inBusiness, Food, News
Experiential fine dining restaurant opening at a secret location in western Maine
The Chametz launches May 16.