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A 30 day window opened this week for comments on the draft wording of a citizen initiated referendum question that will be on the ballot in November.
The ballot question, as drafted, reads: “Do you want to change civil rights and education laws to require public schools to restrict access to bathrooms and sports based on the gender on the child’s original birth certificate and allow students to sue the schools?”
Maine law requires Secretary of State Shenna Bellows to present each proposed legislation “concisely and intelligibly” as a ballot question.
The Secretary will be accepting public comments regarding the question’s form and content until 5 p.m. on May 7. All comments will be reviewed and considered before the ballot question is finalized. Public comment form
Comments can also be made by emailing [email protected] and using subject line “Public Comment – Referendum Question”, or by mail to the Secretary of State, Attn: Public Comment, 148 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0148
Beth C Wright Cancer Resource Center is starting a monthly craft night, starting tonight, and then meeting on second Thursday of every month from 6pm to 8pm in Ellsworth
More information and registration here , or by calling 207-664-0339 or emailing [email protected]
The Good Life Center, the nationally recognized historic homestead of back to the land icons Helen and Scott Nearing, will host its annual apple tree pruning workshop on Saturday, April 11th from 10am to 12pm. Arborist, organic farmer, and Blue Hill Tree Warden Phil Norris will lead the workshop. The workshop will focus on selecting the best tools and best practices for healthy tree growth, promoting optimal harvest results, and safe pruning techniques. All levels of experience and expertise are welcome. Bring pruning tools and dress for the weather. Admission is free. For directions and information: goodlife.org or call 374-5386
Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust invites the public to join them for a night of Stargazing In The Wildlands with Astronomer and Director of the Jordan Planetarium at UMaine, Shawn Laatsch. The group will meetup at the South Trailhead in Orland, Saturday night at 8. The event is free though donations are accepted. RSVP is required if you would like to attend. You can do that at greatpondtrust.org
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