Some residents urged the RSU 73 board to rescind its policy that recognizes two sexes, warning of lawsuits and division, while others voiced support for the change.
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Spruce Mountain schools’ transgender sports policy debate still divides district
Some residents urged the RSU 73 board to rescind its policy that recognizes two sexes, warning of lawsuits and division, while others voiced support for the change.
Gorham Notes: Public Works Department digs in for tennis courts
Public works dug in to construct tennis courts The town’s Public Works Department played a leading role in the new tennis courts constructed at the high school. Terry Deering, director of the Public Works Department, said his crews removed the existing paving, did some drainage improvements, tree removal and finish work along the outside of […]
Driver hits 2 pedestrians outside of Tandem Coffee, damages tables and bike rack
The injuries to the pedestrians were not considered to be life-threatening, according to Portland police.
Judge rules against temporarily restoring funding for Maine clinics that provide abortions
Maine Family Planning, a network of health and family planning clinics that sued after its funding was cut, said that it will have to start turning away primary care patients by the end of October.
Westbrook Notes: Legion Post 62 to honor past post commander
Roger Barr (Courtesy of Dennis Marrotte) Post 62 to honor Barr The Stephen W. Manchester Post 62 of the American Legion will honor the late Roger Barr, a past post commander, when it meets at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at its headquarters. The headquarters are at 17 Dunn St. in Westbrook. It’s the […]
Brunswick 7-year-old advocates for diabetes research funding in D.C.
Caroline Cardoza represented Brunswick at this year’s Type 1 Diabetes Children’s Congress on Capitol Hill last month.
WGME photojournalist dies while covering race at Oxford Plains Speedway
John ‘Monty’ Orrick collapsed in the speedway’s press box shortly after Sunday night’s Oxford 250 auto race.
Acton Fair photos show people and animals in competition
Staff photographer Gregory Rec captures the action on the third day of the Acton Fair.
Kennebunkport’s Midweek Music series will cover Van Morrison
On Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m., Mid-Week Music will present a Van Morrison concert. Host Dana Pearson (guitar) will be joined by Mark Gunter (keyboard) and Walt Terry (percussion). All three will sing a variety of hits and album cuts from the venerable North Irish singer-songwriter, including “Into the Mystic,” “Old Old Woodstock,” and […]
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