Most of Maine in 'severe' to 'extreme' drought

Another Maine school district embraces Donald Trump’s stance on transgender students. The Sullivan-based Regional School Unit 24 is at least the sixth Maine school district to buck the state’s protections for transgender students. Read this story by Daniel O'Connor of The Maine Monitor and Bangor Daily News.

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Public hearings set for next week on CMP rate hike proposal | Spectrum News Maine

Amazon says it's not responsible for Maine ballots found in Newburgh woman's package | WMTW

Some Maine doctors are treating kids’ dental decay themselves as the ranks of dentists fall | The Maine Monitor

Washington County officials ask prosecutors to examine its budget crisis | The Maine Monitor & Bangor Daily News

Most of Maine in 'severe' to 'extreme' drought | News Center Maine

Race for Senate: Millions in election funding flowing into Maine | WGME

Dueling protests held over Scarborough ICE facility | News Center Maine

New Marine Resources survey sheds light on how Maine lobstermen feel about the industry | Spectrum News Maine

Portland considering new location for Amtrak Downeaster station | WMTW

RSU 21 residents reignite transgender sports participation debate | Portsmouth Herald

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