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Cumberland-North Yarmouth parents, students hold rally supporting trans students

by Katie Langley March 23, 2025March 23, 2025

The district gained national attention after an on-camera clash between Gov. Mills and President Trump over a Greely student’s win at a girls track meet.

Local & State, Politics

Laurel Libby sues Maine House speaker after being censured over social media post

by Rachel Ohm March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

The Auburn Republican is arguing that her constitutional rights have been violated after Democrats voted to bar her from voting and speaking on the House floor.

Local & State, News, Politics

Trump administration finds Maine in violation of Title IX over transgender policy

by Daniel Kool and Randy Billings March 5, 2025March 7, 2025

The decision, dated Feb. 25, came just days after the administration announced its investigation and does not appear to be based on conversations with state officials.

Local & State, News, Politics

Maine lawmaker censured for posting photos of student she identified as transgender

by Rachel Ohm February 25, 2025February 25, 2025

The House votes 75-70 along party lines to censure Republican Rep. Laurel Libby for singling out a student who won a track championship to protest Maine’s policy allowing transgender athletes to participate in girls’ sports.

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Support grows for Maine student-athlete at center of transgender debate

by Eric Russell February 25, 2025February 25, 2025

A group of 30 state and national organizations has condemned elected officials for posts about a Greely High School student that eventually led to the showdown between Gov. Janet Mills and President Donald Trump.