Maine state budget vote descends into debate over trans athletes and Laurel Libby's censure
The Maine state legislature's biannual vote on its budget Thursday was delayed by debate over the censuring of Republican Rep ...
Trans activist accused of witnessing sexual misconduct of minors leads chaplain prayer in Maine legislature
Maine Democrats selected transgender activist Quinn Gormley, accused of witnessing sexual misconduct among minors, to lead a prayer in the state House.
Emotions Run High in Maine After Governor’s Clash With Trump
The state has had a bumpy month since Gov. Janet Mills tangled with President Trump over transgender athletes.
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Democratic leaders to push baseline state budget after partisan impasse
Democratic leaders in the Maine Legislature signaled Friday that they plan to pass a new, two-year budget with or without ...
House Republicans try but fail to remove censure of Laurel Libby
AUGUSTA — Debate on a $11.3 billion state budget proposal was derailed for nearly an hour Thursday as House Republicans ...
Maine committee advances no-cuts budget to prevent state shutdown
The committee approved a continuing services budget without cuts or tax hikes, advancing it to the full Legislature.
Trump administration says Maine violated Title IX by allowing trans students to play girls’ sports
The Trump administration said Maine violated Title IX by allowing a transgender student to compete in girls’ sports.
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Rally to oppose Maine's policy on transgender athletes draws crowd in Augusta
Speakers at the "Girl First" rally want the state to prohibit transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's ...
Opinion
Letter: Legislators should not be speech police
As a property owner and taxpayer in Fryeburg, I am deeply frustrated by the recent actions taken against Rep. Laurel Libby in the Maine State House. Regardless of one’s personal opinions on the issue, ...