Vivian Myers-Jones, a trans woman and U.S. veteran living in New Brunswick, says she feels privileged that she can exercise her right to protest anti-transgender polices in Maine and return home to Canada.
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Colby choir to perform song by Cony student with hearing, vision difficulties
The poem by 15-year-old Raleah Truman of Augusta was adapted to song and will be performed Saturday by Colby College students.
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Elevation Burger closes Augusta and other Maine locations
The national chain has struggled financially in recent years.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Activist seeks ouster of Cony principal because she heads Maine Principals’ Association
Nicholas Blanchard said he is circulating a petition to remove Kim Liscomb as principal of Cony Middle and High School; the school department has not seen the petition.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Two injured in Chelsea when car, logging truck collide head-on
Two Chelsea residents were transported to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
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Maine State Library lays off 13 workers, will restructure after losing federal funds
The library last received funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services on March 24 and has not gotten any updates on when — or whether — payments may resume.
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Maine Arts Academy to offer free Spring Festival April 18
There will be a variety of activities, entertainment and treats.
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Maine superintendents support changes to transgender sports policies
LD 1337 would align the Maine Human Rights Act with President Trump’s executive order that bars transgender girls from competing in girls’ sports.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Project Fresh Start finds new home in Augusta
The nonprofit, which lost its previous space in Augusta, has found a new home with the United Community Living Center, a daytime homeless services center.
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Ambulance crews face long transports, high costs with Waterville hospital closure
Hospital options for emergency transport services may be limited after the June closure of Waterville’s Northern Light Inland.