Maine, Trump and trans athlete

A quiet town in Maine is at the center of the Trump-Mills clash over transgender sports
The town of Cumberland, Maine — about 20 miles north of Portland — has landed at the heart of the battle between President Trump and Governor Janet Mills over transgender athletes.
Maine's trans athlete policy 'so extreme,' could cost state millions, GOP lawmaker says
A state lawmaker from Maine called the state’s policy on transgender participation in girls' and women’s sports "extreme" and warned that it could cost schools millions in federal funding.State Rep. Laurel Libby,
What we know about the dispute over transgender athletes between Maine’s governor and the Trump administration
President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to strip Maine of its federal funding if it refuses to comply with his executive order banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports, marking the White House’s latest front in the nation’s culture wars.
Gov. Stitt sides with President Trump after transgender athlete spat with Maine governor
Dan Bongino, the radio and podcast host tapped by President Trump to serve as deputy FBI director, has ripped Republican Sens. Bill Cassidy (La.) and Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) in the past, attacks that will draw more attention to his controversial nomination. Speaking on his program, “The Dan Bongino Show,” in 2021, Bongino slammed Cassidy as…
Maine senator calls on governor to uphold trans athlete ban, let go of 'extreme policy'
Maine, joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss her state being under Title IX investigation for allowing biological men in women's sports after a clash with President Donald Trump.
Maine gov. clashes with Trump over transgender athletes at White House event
Proclaiming his administration as "federal law," the president demanded that Maine comply with his executive order banning transgender women from participating in women and girls' sports. Mills told the president that the state won't be intimidated and reiterated her vow to challenge him in court if he denies the state millions in federal cash.
New bill would name official state anthem for Maine
AUGUSTA (WGME) -- There's a bill to make a new state anthem for Maine. It would be a song called "Welcome Home." Gordon ...
Fact Check Team: Title IX investigation into Maine's DOE launched after Trump, Gov. clash
The Trump administration has initiated a Title IX investigation into Maine's Department of Education, accusing the state of ...
Maine governor 'should want to protect women and women's sports,' Sen Marsha Blackburn says
Tenn., reacted to the public spat between Maine Gov. Janet Mills and President Donald Trump on "Fox News Live" on Sunday.
Best Internet Providers in Portland, Maine
Portland residents have access to a few quality internet providers, but CNET recommends Spectrum above the rest.
A push to expand outdoor recreation industry in Maine
In this segment, Jenny Kordick from the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation and Maine Outdoor Brands tells us more.
With March just around the corner, it’s time for the Maine Jewish Film Festival
PORTLAND, Maine — The Maine Jewish Film Festival, a fixture in the state since the 1990s, is back. The festival will run from ...
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Tractor-trailer fire on Maine Turnpike causes significant backups
A tractor-trailer fire impacted traffic on the Maine Turnpike for several hours on Monday, according to authorities.Shortly ...
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Maine Gov. Janet Mills tells off Donald Trump in heated White House exchange: “See you in court”
Hours later, the state was notified of the first of two investigations launched over violations of Trump's ban on trans ...