Protests Erupt in Maine Over Transgender Sports Policy and Governor Mills' Leadership

Demonstrators clash in Augusta while Portland protests focus on Trump administration policies, highlighting a deeply divided political landscape.

Hundreds gathered in Augusta for the 'March Against Mills,' opposing Maine Governor Janet Mills' stance on transgender athletes in women's sports.
Governor Mills' refusal to comply with President Trump's executive order on transgender athletes has prompted federal Title IX investigations in Maine.
A petition to recall Governor Mills has garnered over 22,000 signatures, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction among her critics.
A separate protest in Portland criticized Trump administration policies, including data privacy concerns and the Department of Government Efficiency led by Elon Musk.
Tensions flared in Augusta, with verbal altercations and one physical incident, while the Portland demonstration remained peaceful and focused on equity and democracy.