School boards disregard their lawyers to rebel against Maine’s transgender policies
Many boards have been advised by a top Maine law firm to follow the Maine Human Rights Acts, which bars gender-identity based discrimination.
Maine town facing taxpayer revolt rejects school budget for the second time
Residents have been protesting a roughly 20 percent increase in Lisbon’s tax levy, caused by years of heavy spending and a multimillion-dollar clerical error.
Budget debate roils Lisbon, prompting recalls, resignations, possible charter revision
Frustrated with rising taxes, locals put forward a petition to change the town’s charter so they have a greater say over spending. Another vote on the school budget is set for August 5.
Small-town divides force a third school budget vote in rural Maine
Guilford is just one of many towns across Maine that has residents at odds over yearly increases in proposed school budgets.
Transgender priest joined dozens of Maine faith leaders to testify against anti-transgender bills
Roughly 50 religious leaders and advocates testified individually on bills restricting bathroom use and participation in women’s sports this spring. All but four opposed the legislation.
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