# Wednesday, July 1st, 2026: Top Maine court hears arguments on trans athlete referendum; the difficult road ahead for burn survivors

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Podcast: [This Day in Maine](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484)
Published: 2026-07-01T22:24:20+00:00
Episode link: https://www.mainepublic.org/podcast/this-day-in-maine/2026-07-01/wednesday-july-1st-2026-top-maine-court-hears-arguments-on-trans-athlete-referendum-the-difficult-road-ahead-for-burn-survivors
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