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USDA Suspends Maine University Funding

After governor's clash with Trump, USDA freezes millions for University of Maine

The U.S. Department of Agriculture froze millions in funding for the University of Maine this week as the feds review its athletic policies.

Reuters on MSN · 7h

USDA suspends Maine university funding after Trump row over transgender athletes

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has suspended funding for research and programs at the University of Maine, the school said on Tuesday, after President Donald Trump clashed with Governor Janet Mills over the state's refusal to ban transgender athletes from girls' sports.

Fox News on MSN · 10h

Trump admin cuts funding to Maine universities as state defies order to ban trans athletes from women's sports

The USDA announced Tuesday it is halting federal funding to the University of Maine System due to the state's ongoing battle for transgender athlete inclusion.

Maine, trans athlete and Rep. Laurel Libby

CNN on MSN · 11h

Republican Maine lawmaker sues over censure following viral post about transgender student athlete

A Republican Maine state representative has filed a lawsuit alleging the state’s House speaker and other Democrats violated her First Amendment rights and disenfranchised her constituents by censuring her last month and barring from speaking or voting on the House floor.

Fox News on MSN · 15h

Maine Rep Laurel Libby files lawsuit over censure for calling out trans athlete in girls' sports

Maine State Rep. Laurel Libby has filed a lawsuit against Speaker of the House Ryan Fecteau after she was censured for pointing out a high school trans athlete on social media.

The Hill on MSN · 14h

Maine Republican who posted photos of trans student sues state House speaker over censure

A Republican state lawmaker in Maine is suing her House Speaker and clerk over a recent vote by the Democratic-led body to censure her for posting photos of a minor on social media in protest

Maine, Vermont and America East

WABI-TV · 5h

Maine defeats Vermont to reach America East Men’s Basketball Championship

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WABI) - The Maine Black Bears will play for an America East Men’s Basketball Championship for the first time since 2004. No. 3 Maine upset No. 2 Vermont, 57-42, in Burlington to advance. The Black Bears led 27-19 at halftime and outscored the Catamounts, 30-23, to seal the win.

The Washington Post · 6h

Maine wins 57-42 over Vermont in America East Conference Tournament

Led by Kellen Tynes’ 13 points, the Maine Black Bears defeated the Vermont Catamounts 57-42 in the America East Conference Tournament on Tuesday

Yahoo! Sports · 6h

Maine men reach America East basketball final

The Maine men's basketball team snapped a 30-game losing streak against Vermont to reach the America East championship game for the first time since 2004 with a 57-42 win on Tuesday night in Burlington,

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USDA pauses funding to University of Maine after Trump clash with governor

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Tuesday it is temporarily pausing funding to the University of Maine ...

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Senate Democrats propose compromise to break deadlock over Maine budget

Nearly all of the $121 million supplemental budget is dedicated to closing a $118 million deficit in MaineCare, the state's ...

How much federal education funding is at risk in Maine? Here are four charts that break it down

A look at state data offers insight into what’s at risk as Trump pushes to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.

Federal agency says Maine’s trans athletes policy violates Title IX

A notice sent recently to Maine officials by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services accused the state of breaking ...

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‘False and a sham’: Lawsuit targets Maine Democrats for silencing a dissenter

In an extraordinary move, the Maine Legislature prevented Republican Representative Laurel Libby from voting after her social ...

Maine men’s hockey turns to postseason

ORONO, Maine (WABI) - The Maine men’s hockey team is back hosting a Hockey East Quarterfinal on Saturday at 6 p.m. The Black ...

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This Maine beach is one of the best in America, according to Lonely Planet

This Maine beach is one of the best in the United States, according to a list recently released by Lonely Planet.

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USDA Suspends Maine University Funding

Maine, trans athlete and Rep. Laurel Libby

Maine, Vermont and America East

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