I applaud Kessa Benner’s March 21 opinion speaking out on the unfairness of her having to compete against an individual assigned male at birth in her athletic event (“Opinion: My dream of a state pole vaulting championship was unfairly shattered). She is correct. A similar opinion piece recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal, written […]
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Posted inMaine, News
Should transgender athletes be able to compete in high school sports? Here’s what Maine students say about it.
As state and federal officials argue over whether allowing transgender athletes to compete violates the law, we asked students for their thoughts on the issue.
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In photos: Mainers rally across the state to protest Trump policies
Thousands of protesters gathered in Portland’s Monument Square and near the State House in Augusta, while other ‘Hands Off’ protests were held in Auburn, Freeport, South Paris, South Portland and more. Here are the best shots from Maine Trust for Local News photographers.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Live updates: Mainers rally across the state to protest Trump policies
Thousands of protesters gathered both in Portland’s Monument Square and near the State House in Augusta, while other ‘Hands Off’ protests were held in Auburn, Freeport, South Paris, South Portland and elsewhere.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
L.L.Bean sues Wisconsin company, alleging it copied signature tote bags
The trademark infringement lawsuit calls the bulk-ordered ‘boat tote’ bags sold by 4Imprint Inc. ‘confusingly similar’ and a deliberate attempt to ‘free ride’ on the Maine company’s popular item.
Posted inGirls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls hockey: 2025 Varsity Maine All-State team
Players from the two state finalists have a major presence on the All-State squad.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
King-backed bill would force USDA to pay farmers’ federal contracts
Despite a judge’s orders and the Trump administration’s promise to release the funding, farmers across the country, including in Maine, are still waiting for millions in federal reimbursements for agricultural conservation projects.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Brunswick center to host talk about Paul Revere’s ride
The April 10 program features a display of a rare history center drum captured at Bunker Hill.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Rochelle Rice to perform at Bath arts center April 5
Rice is a vocalist, composer and storyteller whose artistry blurs the lines between jazz, soul, and contemporary pop.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Brunswick church to hold fundraising concert April 12
BRUNSWICK — UUCB Concerts for a Cause is set to present blues performer Guy Davis at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12, to raise money for the Brunswick Area Teen Center and Maine Family Planning. Davis won the “Keeping the Blues Alive” Award and was nominated by The Blues […]