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Maine federal workers laid off by Trump administration would go back to jobs ‘in a heartbeat’

By Kathleen O'Brien on Mar 19, 2025 05:31 pm
Last week two federal judges ordered the reinstatement the thousands of employees who were fired unjustly, but some Mainers remain in limbo.
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Maine scientists raise alarm over possible federal research cuts

By Bill Trotter on Mar 19, 2025 05:16 pm
The MDI Biological Laboratory currently has more than 60 percent of its indirect costs reimbursed. The Trump administration wants to cut that to 15 percent.
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Patagonia sues Marden’s for selling counterfeit clothing

By Marie Weidmayer on Mar 19, 2025 04:44 pm
Counterfeit Patagonia jackets have been sold by Marden’s at all 13 locations, according to the lawsuit.
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Analysis: UMaine hockey’s Ben Barr would have been a worthy of coach of the year 

By Larry Mahoney on Mar 19, 2025 04:09 pm
For the second straight year, the Black Bears’ hockey coach is the runner-up for Hockey East Coach of the Year.
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Maine Maritime Academy has named a new president

By Leela Stockley on Mar 19, 2025 03:18 pm
The Castine school has replaced former president Jerald Paul, who abruptly resigned in May 2024 due to "extenuating circumstances."
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Feds find Maine Department of Education is violating Title IX with transgender athlete rules

By Ethan Andrews on Mar 19, 2025 02:53 pm
The finding follows an investigation launched in February and gives Maine's education department 10 days to comply.
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‘We’re ready’: A resurgent UMaine hockey team heads to Boston for conference semifinals

By Larry Mahoney on Mar 19, 2025 02:52 pm
The Black Bears tasted success in the 2022-23 season, laying the foundation for 20-plus win campaigns both last season and this season.
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Trump gives Maine ultimatum: Keep trans athletes out of girls’ sports or lose federal funds

By Christopher Burns on Mar 19, 2025 02:41 pm
That ultimatum was tucked into a USDA news release, in one of the clearest statements on consequences of continued inclusion of trans athletes.
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Portsmouth Naval Shipyard now exempt from hiring freeze

By CBS 13 on Mar 19, 2025 01:10 pm
The Defense Department is now exempting all shipyards from the civilian hiring freeze.
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Maine Principals’ Association says Trump administration has no authority to investigate it

By Callie Ferguson on Mar 19, 2025 12:45 pm
An attorney for the Maine Principals’ Association sent a letter Tuesday claiming that the federal government did not have the jurisdiction to bring litigation against the body.
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