Bangor church sues over law requiring it accept LGBT students, staff for funds
A Bangor church whose affiliated schools won a case before the U.S. Supreme Court in June that lifted a ban
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Maine lawmakers ink late-night tax relief deal, averting another partisan budget
AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine lawmakers came to a late tax relief deal early Wednesday, when the Legislature’s budget committee nearly
Read MoreMainers invited to learn ‘Language of Compassion’ in Bangor on March 22
BANGOR — A presentation that aims to help people become effective agents of compassion and to speak mercy, empathy, and
Read MoreJanet Mills wants at least $1M more for new child welfare plan
AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine’s new plan to improve an embattled child welfare system will begin with a $1 million education program
Read MoreVigil for Life set for St. Rose of Lima Church in Jay on July 8
JAY — All are welcome to join the Sisters of Life for a special Vigil for Life on Saturday, July
Read MoreBangor officials form human rights and racial equity advisory committee
BANGOR- Different Bangor City officials met today to discuss creating a new advisory committee on human rights issues. According to
Read MoreHalf Acre Nightclub in Bangor to close after 11 years
A downtown Bangor nightclub that has been under pressure from the city to address violence and late-night noise at the
Read MoreHousing, cost of living top of mind for Mainers in UNH poll
Hot-button issues like abortion and gun control have taken a back seat to the economic concerns that affect respondents’ lives
Read MoreNASW Maine announces the 2023 social work award recipients for annual honors
AUGUSTA — The National Association of Social Workers Maine Chapter is thrilled to announce the recipients of its esteemed annual
Read MoreThree Maine students awarded MaineCF Parsons scholarships
The Maine Community Foundation’s Parsons Family Scholarship for LGBTQ+ and Allies awarded scholarships to three Maine students. The recipients are Nnenaya Bloomstein of Freedom who will attend
Read MoreMaine abortion providers expect only minor changes under Janet Mills’ new law
AUGUSTA, Maine — The Democratic-led Legislature’s passage of a bill allowing doctors to perform abortions they deem necessary after Maine’s viability
Read MoreWine tasting event to benefit Western Maine Friends of Ukrainians
FARMINGTON – The Western Maine Friends of Ukrainians Wine Tasting event is shaping up to be a festive evening. On
Read MoreOakland accepts resignation of town manager, who hints at anti-trans bias
The Oakland Town Council accepted the resignation of its town manager at an emergency meeting on Tuesday and denied that
Read MoreUMaine School of Nursing expanding programming for aspiring family nurse practitioners
ORONO — The University of Maine School of Nursing received a $1.96 million grant to provide financial assistance and new educational opportunities to aspiring family nurse practitioners who can
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