In Unity, idea to house asylum seekers in dorms divides a town

Some say absorbing up to 600 new arrivals would be untenable, even though the community has welcomed as many college students for decades.

Falmouth mother says she’s not taking down her Pride flags despite complaint

Brooke Hackett said the homeowners association told her all signs and flags are banned in her neighborhood, a rule that she says was never enforced until now.

Ben Bragdon: Gardiner school officials remove Pride flag, and take sides with bullies

Pride events happening far and wide in Maine

There are new Pride celebrations this month in Gorham and Bath, plus parades, events and festivals in cities and towns all over the state. Portland's parade is Saturday.

The Maine Millennial: Anti-gay rights crowd has a new target, but it’s the same old hate

I am pro-freedom, and I understand that all of our freedoms are connected.

Commentary: Allyship during Pride Month has to be a serious business

When LGBTQ youth live in communities that do not stigmatize their sexual orientation or gender identity, these young people not only survive, but thrive.

Commentary: There’s no place for hate in Maine

Our fear is that homophobic, transphobic and xenophobic rhetoric is slowly becoming routine, even expected. Let's work together to ensure that's not the case.

‘Heated’ student argument over Pride, Trump flags prompts Gardiner school to only allow display of American flag

Administrators of Gardiner Area High School adopted the temporary policy after a student put a Trump flag over a Pride flag Friday.

As Pride month grows, so does hostility in some Maine towns

A large number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced around the country this year, including in Maine, and organizers of Pride events like those in Unity say the level of 'venom' has been sharp.

Augusta councilors adopt new policy allowing crosswalks to be painted for Pride Month

Cony student tells city councilors LGBTQ+ youth need to know Augusta supports them.