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LGBTQ+
'The Prom': Student performers at USM put on show they hope sparks change
Entertainment
USM performance shines spotlight on LGBTQ+ acceptance
The University of Southern Maine's theatre department and Osher School of Music are presenting "The Prom" through this weekend.
Maine Politics
16 attorneys general pledge to fight Maine bill considered a 'shield law'
The bill would protect access to abortion and gender-affirming care in Maine, and it's considered a form of a "shield law" that would protect out-of-state patients.
Maine Politics
16 attorneys general pledge to fight bill being considered by Maine lawmakers
The attorneys general take issue with legislation that would protect access to abortion and gender-affirming care.
New Hampshire
Town manager quits over anti-gay pressure in quaint NH town
Conflict arose after murals funded by a diversity, equity, and inclusion grant appeared on the side of a building that houses a restaurant and clothing store.
LGBTQ+
Pope formally approves same-sex blessings
The major change in Vatican policy marks the latest gesture of outreach from a pope who has made welcoming LGBTQ+ Catholics a hallmark of his papacy.
LGBTQ+
Maine mother back in federal court after filing lawsuit alleging Damariscotta school hid child's gender transition from her
Amber Lavigne alleges staff of the Great Salt Bay Community School in Damariscotta helped her child identify as another gender, violating her constitutional rights.
National Politics
Supreme Court sides with designer who wanted to refuse work for same-sex weddings
Lori Smith sued the state of Colorado, which has a law saying people cannot discriminate based on sexual orientation.
National Politics
Supreme Court's 6-3 decisions block student loan plan, side with First Amendment
The court's conservative majority sided with the First Amendment over LGBTQ rights while separately blocking Biden's student loans forgiveness plan.
National Politics
New Kansas law a concern for LGBTQ+ community
The legislation addresses a range of issues from bathrooms people use to identification documents.
Maine Politics
House lawmakers vote to ensure Maine teens can receive gender-affirming care
Maine’s actions come as a growing number of states seek to ban gender-affirming care.
LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+ residents anticipate first Waldoboro Pride after police investigate threat
Police said a juvenile posted an unfounded threat.
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