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.
Gov. Janet Mills
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Social media turns Gov. Mills’ clash with President Trump into a viral moment
Mills’ heated exchange with President Trump over Maine’s transgender sports policy went viral for her ‘See you in court’ response.
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The making of a moment: How Janet Mills became a foil for Donald Trump
Maine’s governor, who has a long history of facing tough guys in the courtroom and in politics, finds herself in an unprecedented moment with the nation watching.
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Read Gov. Mills’ full statement on Trump investigation
Maine’s Democratic governor released a statement Friday night saying ‘the rule of law’ is at stake after President Trump directed the Education Department to investigate alleged Title IX violations.
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Q&A: Can Trump withhold federal funds? Do other states allow transgender athletes to play school sports?
Here are a few things to know about Maine’s policy on transgender athletes and President Trump’s threat to withhold federal funds if the state doesn’t make changes.
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Maine’s longtime marine resources commissioner is stepping down
Patrick Keliher, who has served in the position since 2012, is the longest-serving commissioner in the history of the Department of Marine Resources. He will retire March 14.
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Susan Collins’ reelection bid already shaping up to be a pivotal — and very expensive — race
One national political forecaster says the 2026 race will likely be a toss-up, but for now, Maine’s senior senator looks to have an initial advantage because of her historical crossover appeal, which will be tested in Trump’s second term.
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Proposed bill could help students with intellectual disabilities go to college
The bill died in the appropriations committee last session but some Maine families say it would make a big difference for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities and autism.
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Maine lawmakers advance budget but without support to enact it immediately
Democrats and Republicans said they will have ongoing conversations before final votes on the budget in 2 weeks, though areas of compromise seemed hard to come by.
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Advocates call for higher taxes on the rich and corporations to balance Maine’s budget
Gov. Janet Mills has warned against such broad-based tax reforms and Republicans have already vowed to oppose any tax increases.