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Maine debate over public funding in religious schools takes a step towards the U.S. Supreme Court

On Tuesday, a legal battle in Maine moved to the federal court of appeals in Boston, bringing a fight over public funding in religious schools one step closer to the United States Supreme Court. The question at the heart of both cases is,

Yahoo · 10h

Maine religious schools ask appeals court to halt state's anti-discrimination rules

Two religious schools in Maine asked the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston on Tuesday to allow them to tap into public education dollars, even though it could violate the state's anti-discrimination law.

Portland Press Herald · 15h

Maine religious schools appeal federal ruling on using public dollars

Crosspoint Church in Bangor and St. Dominic Academy in Auburn asked the court to stop a Maine law that prevents some private religious schools from receiving public funds over the state's anti-discrimination law.

Bangor WABI-TV on MSN · 21h

Maine to debate public funding for private schools in appeals court

The schools want taxpayers to pay for private education even if that school violates the Maine Human Rights Act. As it stands now in Maine law, the schools have to comply with anti-discrimination provisions in State law.

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In appeal, religious schools claim Maine’s anti-discrimination law creates ‘chilling effect’

Two religious schools from Maine argued in federal court on Tuesday against the state’s anti-discrimination law, which they ...

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Maine police lieutenant, 2 others seriously injured in head-on crash

A police lieutenant in Maine and two others suffered serious injuries when another driver crashed head-on into his police ...

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Maine teen still missing after walking into the woods in September

Stefanie Damron disappeared from her New Sweden, Maine, home on September 23, 2024, after an argument with her sister. The Maine State Police and the FBI are investigating.

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First bill of Maine’s legislative session is a bipartisan storm preparedness measure

The first bill filed in Maine’s 132nd Legislature is a bipartisan measure aimed to strengthen the ability of Maine ...

NBC Boston on MSN14h

Maine police lieutenant critically injured in head-on crash Monday

A Maine police lieutenant was critically injured in a crash Monday, according to authorities. The Buckfield Fire Department ...

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Judge says Maine is failing to provide attorneys to criminal defendants

A superior court judge has ruled that the state of Maine is failing to provide legal representation to criminal defendants ...

Parade Pets on MSN12h

Maine Coon’s Adoration for Tiny Ragdoll Kitten Sibling Has Everyone Swooning

Giuseppe immediately goes into protective big brother mode, and it might be the cutest thing in the entire world. A beautiful ...

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Maine Celtics succumb to Indiana’s late comeback

JD Davison had 27 points, 10 assists and six rebounds for Maine, which trailed 61-48 at halftime but took the lead by ...

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Maine fishermen apply to revive shrimping industry after a decade-long hiatus

PORTLAND (WGME) — Applications are in for a rare opportunity to revive Maine’s long-dormant shrimping industry, with only ...

Kennebec Journal1h

Kennebec Journal, Maine’s oldest newspaper, turns 200

The Kennebec Journal, the oldest Maine newspaper still in publication, turns 200 Wednesday, the anniversary of its first ...

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Egg Producer Cal-Maine Stock Surges as Prices Near Record

Cal-Maine Foods’s stock rose about 5% after hours as the nation’s largest egg producer reported stronger-than-expected ...

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Man wanted in killing of Virginia man in Maine arrested on a sailboat at California marina

A suspect wanted in connection with the murder of a Virginia man in Maine last month has been arrested in California, state ...

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