Jackie Mundry

Maine

Reporter at WMTW-TV (Auburn, ME)

Articles

'We exist everywhere': First transgender Miss Maine USA contestant shares her story

6 days ago | wmtw.com | Jackie Mundry

It's been 13 years since transgender women have been allowed to compete in the Miss Universe organization, which includes Miss USA. But Maine has never had a transgender woman compete until this year, when Isabelle St. Cyr entered the competition. She said she knew she felt like she was a girl when she was just 3 or 4 years old and was able to verbalize it by the age of 10.
'We welcome the litigation': Gov. Mills speaks on DOJ lawsuit

1 week ago | wmtw.com | Jackie Mundry

In Bangor on Thursday morning, Gov. Janet Mills spoke to reporters for the first time since the U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil lawsuit against the Maine Department of Education. "I’m happy to go to court and litigate the issues," Mills said. Mills said the Trump administration is using this lawsuit to distract from things people care about, like the cost of fuel, eggs and construction supplies.
Maine Gov. Mills reacts to Justice Department suing the state

1 week ago | wmtw.com | Jackie Mundry

JACKIE WHAT DID THE GOVERNOR SAY? CONNOR -- MILLS SAYS THAT MAINE HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO POLITICALLY MOTIVATED INVESTIGATIONS THAT HAVE BEEN OPENED AND CLOSED WITHOUT DISCUSSION. THAT VIRAL "SEE YOU IN COURT" MOMENT THAT YOU MENTIONED IS PLAYING OUT IN A 31 PAGE LAWSUIT FILED IN FEDERAL COURT THIS MORNING. THE ONLY DEFENDANT IN THE CASE IS THE MAINE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. THOSE COURT DOCUMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC YET. MILLS SAYS..
US Attorney General expected to announce action against Maine over Title IX

1 week ago | wmtw.com | Adam Bartow |Jackie Mundry

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is expected to hold a press conference on Wednesday morning at 8:15 to enounce enforcement actions against the state of Maine for violating Title IX.The debate over whether Maine should follow state law or federal came to a head on Feb. 21, when Gov. Janet Mills got into a heated exchange with President Donald Trump during a meeting of the nation's governors at the White House. Trump said the state would not receive federal funding if it did not comply with his Feb.
'The Maine I grew up in is in trouble': First Republican announces gubernatorial run

1 week ago | wmtw.com | Jackie Mundry

Bobby Charles of Leeds announced Tuesday that he is throwing his hat in the ring for governor. He's the first Republican to announce a 2026 run for the Blaine House.In a call with Maine's Total Coverage on Tuesday morning, he said he is focused on fentanyl and education."The Maine I grew up in is in trouble," he said.Charles worked in the federal government as the assistant secretary of state for international narcotics and law enforcement affairs in the George W.
First transgender woman to compete in Miss Maine USA

1 week ago | wmtw.com | Jackie Mundry

In just a few weeks, women from across the state will be competing for the title of Miss Maine USA.Miss Monson USA, Isabelle St. Cyr, is the first transgender woman to participate in the pageant.
'My jaw dropped': Gov. Mills slams President Trump on cable TV

1 week ago | wmtw.com | Jackie Mundry

Gov. Janet Mills appeared on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" on Monday morning and said that her "jaw dropped" during her confrontation with President Donald Trump at the White House a few months ago. Mills told the MSNBC hosts what she has been telling the local media for months that the president does not make the laws and that she will continue to follow the Maine Human Rights Act and Title IX. "I'm appalled. I was appalled at his interpretation that he could just rewrite the law," Mills said.
Ellsworth man prepares for 30th consecutive Boston Marathon

1 week ago | wmtw.com | Jackie Mundry

RUN HIS 32-ND BOSTON MARATHON NEXT WEEK. JACKIE MUNDRY SHARES HIS STORY. 1996 WAS THE 100TH RUNNING OF THE BOSTON MARATHON -- IT WAS ALSO JIM NEWETTS THIRD TIME RUNNING. AND THE START OF WHAT WOULD BECOME A 30 YEAR STREAK. "THIS WAS THE 100TH OKAY SO THE FIRST RACE? THE FIRST RACE IN THE STREAK." 00;00;54;19 "AT THE TIME, YOU DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT A STREAK. AND I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW THERE WAS SUCH A THING AS A STREAK.
'No negotiations': Gov. Mills says Maine doesn't plan to respond to the federal government

2 weeks ago | wmtw.com | Jackie Mundry

The end of the work day tomorrow is the deadline for the state to get in compliance with the Trump Administration's interpretation of Title IX, but Gov. Janet Mills said the state doesn't intend to accept the proposal. "There have been no negotiations that I'm aware of. No negotiations," Mills told reporters on Thursday. She said her administration is already in court fighting the Trump Administration in order to halt the federal funding pause to the Maine Department of Education.
Protection from abuse order bill clears legislature

2 weeks ago | wmtw.com | Jackie Mundry

PUSH NOTIFICATIONS -- SO YOU'RE THE FIRST TO KNOW WHEN THERE'S A NEW DEVELOPMENT IN THESE DISPUTES. A BILL TO BETTER SUPPORT SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS IS HEADING TO GOVERNOR JANET MILLS' DESK. THIS BILL ALLOWS THE JUDGE ON A SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE TO SET DISTANCE LIMITS SO A VICTIM CAN'T BE STALKED OR ASSAULTED AGAIN.