House passes same-sex marriage bill in retort to high court

The Respect for Marriage Act is almost certain to stall in the evenly split Senate, where most Republicans would likely join a filibuster to block it.

Farmington celebrates the LGBTQ+ community at town’s first Pride Festival

Hundreds of people of all ages, genders, sexualities and religions gathered downtown to advocate for queer rights and celebrate acceptance at Meetinghouse Park, bedecked in rainbow pride flags and signs advocating for queer and transgender rights.

Farmington celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride

A generation of LGBTQ advocates hopes the clock isn’t ticking backward

They hoped the long battle for mainstream acceptance was nearing an end. Then came the so-called 'Don't Say Gay' bills and the 'groomer' rhetoric.

There’s history missing from the LGBTQ story told during Pride month

Reinserting race and class into our understanding of Pride is crucial.

For majority of LGBTQ workers, an environment that isn’t inclusive is a dealbreaker

For a majority of LGBTQ workers, whether they can be honest about their sexual orientation or gender identity can mean the difference between staying at their jobs or finding new ones.

Farmington celebrates pride at town’s first LGBTQ festival

Acceptance was the resounding theme for the day, with attendees echoing how amazing it was to feel welcomed and celebrate for the day in a rural area.

Farmington to host first LGBTQ+ Pride Festival

Organizers say the first LGBTQ+ Pride Festival in Farmington's history is an opportunity to celebrate, welcome and educate.

Farmington to host first LGBTQ+ Pride Festival in town’s history

Organizers say it is an opportunity to celebrate, welcome and educate.

State weighing impact of Supreme Court ruling on school tuition program

Interpreting the decision on Maine's tuition program is complicated by a state law that bars schools that receive tuition from discriminating against students and staff based on gender or sexual orientation.