@mainecharacterdirigo: Two Westbrook High School soccer players were caught in the middle of a political controversy after Facebook pages circulated a post falsely implying they were transgender. This is what happens when adults prioritize outrage over verification. Children become targets, rumors become viral, and real people are left dealing with the consequences. You can debate transgender athlete policies without publicly targeting minors. You can disagree without spreading unverified claims. And you can advocate for fairness without sacrificing children's dignity. Kids deserve protection, privacy, and the freedom to be kids. #MainePolitics #WestbrookMaine #ProtectOurKids #TransRightsAreHumanRights #StopMisinformation Source: Portland Press Herald, October 13, 2026.
Why would it be embarrassing to them if they were trans? Why are you saying it like being trans is bad? What’s your problem.
2026-10-17 15:49:44
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eli :
So disappointed in my alma mater 😔
2026-10-14 20:39:31
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Meagan :
This is my home town and the way we have rallied around them!
2026-10-14 19:34:40
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cpgf11 :
We’re dealing with this in my town. Granted we DO have a transgender girl on our team. But absolutely no one had a problem with it in our town and most didn’t even know. We’ve had to have extra security at every game this season. This kid and the parents are getting threats. It’s just wrong. It’s bullying
2026-10-19 13:18:38
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Ash.in.the.middle :
This has happened to my daughters team but the girls were only 10 😭😭😭😭
2026-10-14 17:29:35
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Amscott2025 :
I’m from Westbrook and this is just sad. This should not have happened to them, no one should say this under a team photo. Honestly they should sue, this isnt right
2026-10-19 05:57:02
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Orangeyouangry :
Weren’t they already found to be fraudulently collecting signatures??
2026-10-14 16:54:14
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George, also Moose Thompson 🫎 :
It’s annoying that this crap seems to be a winning strategy
2026-10-14 18:58:28
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B_hill1992 :
Sue them.
2026-10-20 16:20:21
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Shel Mc (Lunatic Leftist) :
Sue the f*ck out of these parents. Press charges.
2026-10-14 22:34:39
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⛰️Side 🍄Quest 🍁Society🌲 :
As a coach this is awful and these adults should be held accountable. Those poor kids.
2026-10-14 21:28:23
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Brittany White :
Thanks for calling them out! It's not ok to doxx kids. Also did you go to UMaine?
2026-10-15 17:11:10
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AliW207RN :
Start pressing charges- it is so unfair 😞
2026-10-14 21:20:27
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teresa 🦢 :
protect children. period.
2026-10-17 02:36:49
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Gnome :
The primary goal of most teachers and administrators is to provide a safe welcoming environment for students to grow and develop into great citizens. Teachers try to inspire and engage their students everyday. The high schools years can be very tough. Bullying and ostracism can lead to terrible outcomes.
2026-10-14 18:36:00
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Doradew 🆘🇺🇸💙 :
People are horrible!
2026-10-14 18:09:47
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Jen :
Thank you for reporting on this!!!
2026-10-15 00:21:43
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maineprogressive :
For those in the back
2026-10-14 16:50:54
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marysamiljan956 :
Outrageous! She should be sued.
2026-10-15 01:35:37
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CxBy :
Confusing times.
2026-10-18 11:32:45
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Ellie :
Maine state is a small city
2026-10-15 19:32:53
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Neyda :
this is why intersectionality is important!!!
2026-10-15 10:37:25
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BotanicallyCuriousMaine :
Ugh 😣
2026-10-14 18:41:55
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helenacantwait :
This should be a law. I know some great digital forensic firms that would be happy to build cases.
2026-10-15 00:01:04
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feature29hq :
Adam Zajack in windham just did this with a south Portland student and rallied a bunch of people to go “support our girls” at the game- Adam doesn’t even have a daughter
2026-10-14 19:22:26
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