Maine is building homes faster, but they are emptier

Maine could vote on stripping protections for transgender students in 2026. The proposed initiative aims to enforce President Donald Trump’s stance on the culture-war issue that sparked a battle with Maine and has polled well for conservatives. Read this story by Daniel O'Connor of The Maine Monitor and Bangor Daily News.

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Leaders struggled to respond as more Maine students began to flounder | The Maine Monitor

These Maine students are sinking to the bottom | The Maine Monitor

Maine is building homes faster, but they are emptier | The Maine Monitor

Lewiston community gathers to remember shooting victims and debate future of gun laws | WGME

Lewiston-Auburn community plants tribute two years after mass shooting | News Center Maine

Northern Light’s new CEO says adaptability key to financial turnaround | MaineBiz

UMaine Climate Change Institute leader steps down as the field faces challenges | The Maine Monitor

Lewiston has begun trial use of AI-enabled surveillance cameras | Sun Journal

UMaine System switching to Anthem health insurance despite lingering contract dispute with Northern Light | The Maine Monitor

The film Stripped for Parts is now streaming on PBS and will air on Maine PBS on November 4 at 9 p.m.

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