Transgender student at University of Maine System alleges discrimination

The student has filed a complaint with the state after gender-affirming surgery was denied coverage under a UMS student health insurance policy.

Transgender woman and assisted living home that rejected her reach settlement

Adult Family Care Homes of Maine agreed to adopt a comprehensive transgender nondiscrimination policy at all 9 of its facilities, including Sunrise Assisted Living in Jonesport, which declined to accept Marie King in 2021.

Commission: Assisted living home discriminated against transgender woman

The Maine Human Rights Commission voted 3-2 to find that Sunrise Assisted Living in Jonesport discriminated against a transgender woman who was seeking housing last year.

Freeport man charged with violating Black man’s civil rights

The complaint filed under the Maine Civil Rights Act alleges that William Rowe violated a Black man's rights during a confrontation outside a town restaurant in November.

Dozens testify in opposition to bills to ban female transgender athletes

Two Republican-backed bills are similar to legislation being pushed by conservatives in at least 30 other states.

Six Colby College female athletic coaches allege pay inequalities with male counterparts

The coaches have filed a discrimination complaint with the Maine Human Rights Commission, detailing examples of what they see as violations of state and federal discrimination laws.

Skowhegan Walmart found to have discriminated against longtime employee

Michael Morin filed a complaint with the Human Rights Commission after company officials said a change in its computerized scheduling system could not accommodate his modified schedule.

State panel backs retired Jay teacher’s discrimination, retaliation claims

Maine Human Rights Commission dismisses 14 BIW complaints

Maine Human Rights Commission to vote on BIW complaints