The bill sponsored by Rep. Richard Campbell, R-Orrington, would have prevented transgender athletes from competing in school sports consistent with their gender identity and had been the only anti-transgender bill to clear a chamber this session.
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Schoolhouse Arts Center production of ‘The Laramie Project’ opens to strong reception
The show, based on the murder of Matthew Shepard in 1998, was praised by audience members and local LGBTQ+ activists.
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Westbrook Notes: Summer concert season kicks off with Mundy
Irish singer-songwriter to perform in Westbrook concert season kickoff Mundy is on a U.S. tour and will be in concert on Saturday, June 21, at Conant Homestead, 89 Conant St., in Westbrook. The concert starts at 7 p.m. and the grounds open at 6 p.m. Suggested donation is $15 to $20 for the performer. Parking […]
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CMP electricity bills to increase in July
Customers of the state’s largest electric utility will see monthly bills go up by about $5.
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Twelve straight rainy weekends take a toll on Maine’s seasonal businesses
The streak has hit southern Maine’s seasonal businesses hard since many of them rely on sunny weekends to stay afloat during their short summer season.
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Graves Library in Kennebunkport to celebrate retiring director
Public invited to June 28 Garden Party for Mary-Lou Boucouvalas.
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Did Gov. Janet Mills nearly double Maine’s state budget in 7 years? | Fact brief
The state’s proposed general fund budget for 2026-27 is $11.63 billion.
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Across Maine, towns continue to grapple with school district reorganization
More than 40 towns have withdrawn from their school districts since the state’s 2007 consolidation push.
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Portland morning radio host Lori Voornas leaving after 32 years
Voornas, who started on Portland radio in 1993 on WMGX, is currently the morning co-host on WHOM.
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BlixxHorses in Kennebunk announces July Open Barn event
The educational organization provides non-riding programming for groups and individuals.