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  • Associated Press

    Judge dismisses lawsuit by mother who said school hid teen's gender expression

    A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by a Maine woman who accused school officials of encouraging her teen’s gender expression by providing a chest binder and using a new name and pronouns, without consulting parents. U.S. District Judge Jon Levy acknowledged his decision that a mother such as Amber Lavigne “might expect school officials to keep her informed about how her child is navigating matters related to gender identity” but he concluded that she failed to establish legal claims for which the school district could be held liable. The lawsuit filed last year was the latest to weigh a minor’s right to privacy when confiding in a mental health professional against a parent’s right to supervise their children’s health and education.

  • The Independent

    The adults overcoming their reading struggles: ‘I was going to do it if it killed me’

    Millions of people have poor literacy skills around the country, Chantelle Billson speaks to two women, aged 35 and 72, who have worked hard to gain new skills

  • Cumberland Times News, Md.

    Frankfort wins big in sectional opener; Alco wins regular season finale

    May 7—SHORT GAP, W.Va. — No. 4 Frankfort opened the Class AA, Region I Section 2 playoffs with a 19-2 five-inning victory over Grafton on Monday. The Falcons (15-9) scored 11 runs in the third inning. In the third inning, Frankfort recorded eight hits and three walks. Blake Jacobs, Cam Lynch and Rhett Sensabaugh led the Falcons with three hits each. They each drove in three RBIs along with ...