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The Ann and Jim Hancock Native Plants Education Center opened at Maine Audubon’s Gilsland Farm in Falmouth, centering native plants in education and habitat work.
Gov. Janet Mills attended the ribbon-cutting, highlighting support for Maine Audubon’s mission.
The hike to plant distribution aims to reach homeowners statewide, expanding the native plant program.
The center, including a large event space, was funded with major donations and community support.
A Native Plant Festival and Sale is scheduled for June 6 to support the program’s growth.
The building project included an annex for equipment storage and a renovated farmhouse for staff meetings.
The Hancock gift originated from local donors who support the center’s mission to enhance ecosystems.
Maine Audubon welcomes around 100,000 visitors annually to Gilsland Farm, highlighting its outreach.
The center is seen as a statewide hub for education and habitat restoration activities.

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Maine’s ballot measure to restrict transgender students’ sports participation was halted for invalid signatures.
The petition needed 67,682 valid signatures but more than 12,000 were invalid, per the secretary of state.
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced the ruling and noted the signature threshold is constitutional.
Petitioners have 10 days to appeal Bellows’ decision.
Organizers could try to place the measure on a future ballot if they pursue judicial review.
The decision follows a broader national debate on transgender rights in sports.
The secretary of state's office released a recommended decision that the petition did not meet the constitutional threshold.
Maine has been a focal point in debates over transgender participation in sports nationwide.
Petitioners and opponents expressed disagreement with the decision and plan for judicial review.
The ballot initiative aimed to require bathrooms and sports restrictions based on birth certificates.

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