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April 7

Maine sues Trump admin over funding freeze for refusal to keep trans athletes out of women's sports

Maine filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture over a funding freeze the agency levied on the state for its refusal to alter its participation policy in sports.

April 5

Maine Rep. Laurel Libby's lawsuit over censure for trans athlete post goes to federal court

The first hearing in Laurel Libby's lawsuit over her recent censure took place in Rhode Island on Friday in front of a Biden-appointed judge.

April 4

Free speech group defends Maine Rep Laurel Libby after censure over trans athlete post

A free speech group has filed an amicus brief in support of Maine GOP state representative Laurel Libby's lawsuit to overturn a censure.

April 3

Maine man shoots, kills mother, passing driver, wounds two others before taking own life

A Maine man took his own life after killing his mother as they were traveling in a vehicle together and another woman in a different vehicle, police said.

April 2, 2025

Trump admin freezes funding to Maine for letting trans athletes in girls sports

The USDA announced a freeze to Maine's federal funding after the state continuously refused to ban trans athletes from girls sports amid federal pressure.

March 31, 2025

Federal agency gives Maine final warning to ban trans athletes from girls' sports

The Department of Education has given Maine a final warning to comply with President Donald Trump's executive order to ban trans athletes from girls' sports.

March 31, 2025

Sen Collins makes stance on trans athletes in women's sports clear as Maine bucks Trump's executive order

Maine Sen. Susan Collins said in a statement that she doesn't believe "transgender athletes should compete in girls’ and women’s athletics."

March 31, 2025

Maine school officials explain why state was in 'noncompliance with Title IX' after referral to DOJ

Maine school officials explained why they were unable to sign the Trump administration's agreement to keep trans athletes out of girls' and women's sports.

March 31, 2025

Maine residents agree with keeping trans athletes out of girls' and women's sports, poll shows

As Maine has come under fire over its transgender athlete policies, a new poll showed most residents agree that biological males shouldn't compete against girls and women.

March 29, 2025

Laurel Libby reacts to Justice Department referral after Maine refuses to ban trans athletes from girls sports

Maine GOP state Rep. Laurel Libby weighed in on the Trump administration's referral to the Justice Department about Maine’s "noncompliance" with Title IX rules.