Maine, religious schools and anti-discrimination law

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 say infringes on their constitutional right to free exercise of religion. To what extent Maine can allow religious schools to follow their practices — many of which uphold traditional Christian values and can be inherently exclusionary to
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.
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,
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.
Maine to debate public funding for private schools in appeals court
Maine to debate public funding for private schools in appeals court

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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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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Maine launches Paid Family and Medical Leave Portal for employers
The online system allows employers to register, designate a payroll processor, file quarterly wage reports, and remit ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
'Moderate' Snowfall Whitens North Maine
Moderate” snowfall whitened Caribou, in northern Maine, on Tuesday, January 7, the local National Weather Service (NWS) ...