The guilty plea and sentencing of Anderson Lee Aldrich comes just 7 months after the shooting and spares victims’ families and survivors a long and potentially painful trial.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland could become home to the state’s first affordable housing for older LGBTQ+ adults
The proposed building at 25 Casco St. would feature 55 units in a mix of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: You think queerness is a fad? Think again.
I’m more and more proud of the bravery and grit of my lesbian grandmothers.
Posted inLocal & State
Falmouth mother says she’s not taking down her Pride flags despite complaint
Brooke Hackett said the homeowners association told her all signs and flags are banned in her neighborhood, a rule that she says was never enforced until now.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Uncategorized
Starbucks union calls strike over Pride displays, but the company calls it a misinformation campaign
Starbucks Workers United said in a tweet Friday that 3,500 workers will be on strike over the next week, starting with the flagship location in Seattle.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Judge rules Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors is unconstitutional
The ruling affects only the Arkansas ban but may carry implications for the fates of similar prohibitions, or discourage attempts to enact them, in other states.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine Senate follows House and approves bill protecting coverage of gender-affirming care
The Maine Senate approved the bill on Tuesday, following House approval on Friday.
Posted inNation & World, News
Vatican document calls for Catholic Church to promote women, include LGBTQ+ community
The Vatican on Tuesday released the synthesis of a two-year consultation process, publishing a working document that will form the basis of discussion for a big meeting of bishops and laypeople in October.
Posted inTimes Record
Bath hosts its first Pride Festival
Hundreds attended the first Bath Pride Festival at Waterfront Park Friday.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
College Board defends AP course amid Florida restrictions on LGBTQ lessons
Florida state officials now appear to be targeting AP psychology lessons on gender identity and sexual orientation.