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PublishedOctober 27, 2022
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.
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PublishedJune 13, 2022
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.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2022
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.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2022
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.
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PublishedMay 6, 2021
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.
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PublishedApril 30, 2021
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.
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PublishedMay 4, 2020
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.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2017
State panel backs retired Jay teacher’s discrimination, retaliation claims
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PublishedOctober 26, 2015
Maine Human Rights Commission dismisses 14 BIW complaints
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PublishedOctober 23, 2015
Maine Human Rights Commission to vote on BIW complaints
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