Court rules in favor of Bar Harbor in cruise case

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. Read this story by Daniel O'Connor.

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Bowdoin faces antitrust lawsuit after allegedly using Early Decision admissions to increase prices | Maine Public

George W. Bush and Jeb Bush raise money for cousin exploring Maine governor run | Bangor Daily News

Federal appeals court rules in favor of Bar Harbor in cruise case | Maine Public

New report shows growth in organic farming sales in Maine, despite setbacks | Spectrum News Maine

Maine river flows plummet as abnormally dry conditions set in | Maine Public

Former workers' comp advocates say Maine's firefighters cancer presumption law isn't working | WMTW

Portland City Council passes music venue moratorium | Spectrum News Maine

Police share drone video of great white shark spotted near Scarborough beaches | WMTW

Farmers' Almanac says to expect an 'old-fashioned winter' | WGME

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