22 challenges to Maine school library books have been filed since 2022
Most challenges have targeted LGBTQ+ books, and some have relied on resources from national conservative organizations.
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Twenty-two challenges to school library books have been filed in Maine since January 2022. Just one book has been removed.
On a Monday in September 2022, a semi-retired Livermore Falls resident requested the removal of a graphic novel from the shelves of the local school library. It was the seventh official challenge the area’s school board received that month. The...
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Not right for our schools
The Ellsworth American, in its May 25 edition, published a commentary by Roy Gott, chairman of the RSU 24 Board of Directors, regarding age-inappropriate material in the systems library.
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RSU 24 hears appeals to book challenge decision
The Regional School Unit 24 (RSU 24) Board of Directors at its Feb. 7 meeting heard appeals filed by two residents in response to the Jan. 11 decision of the
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Hutchins unseated in D17 House race: Worth defeats Linnehan - The Ellsworth American
ELLSWORTH — Democrat Ronald Russell of Verona Island is headed to the State House to represent District 17 (Penobscot, Orland, Bucksport and Verona
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RSU 24 Board discusses student breathalyzers - The Ellsworth American
“This was brought forward by Mr. Green as a useful tool for large events or any activity where alcohol is likely to be or have been consumed,” said board Chairperson Roy Gott.
Roy Gott Sumner Memorial High School Principal Jt Green Bucksport High School Regional School Unit Sumner Memorial High School Hancock County Sheriff Department Or Gouldsboro
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Gouldsboro grapples with school costs - The Ellsworth American
Gouldsboro taxpayers are facing $3.4 million in debt service spread over the next 20 years.
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State of Maine: Independent Gott wants to give voters a choice in November
Roy Gott, candidate for House District 12, is not currently enrolled in a political party, though he has previously been in both.
Billy Bob Faulkingham Roy Gott Charlesm Sumner Maine School Boards Association Region Iv Hancock Sumner Alumni Association Regional School Unit
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State of Maine: Lobstering legislator keeps it simple: 'I just wanna do good'
A third term would make this fisherman the senior member of the Hancock County House delegation.
Winter Harbor United States Hancock County Billy Bob Faulkingham Roy Gott Legislature Marine Resources Committee
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District 12 candidates discuss the issues - The Ellsworth American
The candidates shared similar views on the topics of climate change threats, economic problems, lobstering restrictions and abortion rights, but differed when it came to the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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