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Brunswick history-maker The Brunswick, Maine, Town Council has unanimously selected Councilor-at-Large Nathan MacDonald as its new chair, making him what officials believe is both the...
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Newsmakers | Maine

News from the Pine Tree State 2024 Volunteer champ Maggie Hirshland, the Youth Engagement Coordinator at the LGBTQIA2S+ youth organization OUT Maine, is the recipient of...

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News from the Pine Tree State Shield bill signed into law Maine Governor Janet Mills in late May signed a bill into law that will protect...

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News from the Pine Tree State Fecteau runs again Former State Speaker of the House Ryan Fecteau announced he’s running again to represent the people of...

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News from the Pine Tree State Supporting OUT Maine In January, the Universalist Congregation of Castine’s Opportunity Fund awarded a $15,000 grant to the LGBTQ+ youth...

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News from the Pine Tree State Skold comes out again On National Coming Out Day, Maine State Rep. Charles Skold publicly came out to identify as...

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News from the Pine Tree State Responding with action Pride Aroostook is aiming to increase the visibility of their organization’s events and welcoming spaces for LGBTQ+...

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News from the Pine Tree State Pathway for trans health A new law signed on July 11 by Maine Governor Janet Mills will allow transgender minors...

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News from the Pine Tree State Youth advisory board Thanks to generous support from Rocking Moon Foundation, OUT Maine has formed a youth advisory board to...
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Health & Wellness

Insurance Coverage for Transgender People in Massachusetts: Exciting Progress, But Our Work Continues

Over the summer, the Commonwealth made exciting progress in the movement for transgender equality in healthcare. The Division of Insurance released a bulletin on June...
Legal

‘Love Will Prevail’ rally in Burlington, VT, responds to hate group vandalism

In response to hate signs plastered on two LGBT community spaces and a synagogue last week in Burlington, a large "Love Will Prevail" demonstration...
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Newport Pride Velvet Ball

The second annual benefit for Pride Center and upcoming PrideFEST and Parade (June 27, 2026), this Moulin Rouge–inspired evening, produced in collaboration with JJAC...
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Paula Poundstone

The self-avowed asexual has long been popular in gay comedy clubs: maybe for her conservative-spearing stand-up, maybe for an assortment of pantsuits that is...