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
2 Christian schools argue they shouldn't have to follow Maine's anti-discrimination law
The schools, Crosspoint Church, which operates Bangor Christian Schools, and Auburn's St. Dominic Academy, separately sued the state in 2023.
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
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.
Balancing threats with public access, Maine Capitol Police beef up security
Over the past two years, members of the Maine Capitol Police have visited state capitols across the country, learning how ...
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 ...
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 ...
Maine Legislature resumes, lawmakers to take up multiple bills
Wednesday is the start of a new legislative session in Augusta. The 132nd Legislature begins with Democrats maintaining ...
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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Camp Bomazeen sale must benefit central Maine Boy Scouts, court says
BELGRADE — The state’s highest court affirmed a lower court’s ruling that a much-loved Boy Scouts camp on Great Pond in ...
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KBS Builders Wins $3.2 Million Contract for Multifamily Construction Project in Maine
KBS Builders, Inc. ("KBS” or the "Company”), the leading modular manufacturer in New England, announced it has signed a $3.2 ...
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Cal-Maine Foods: A Defensive Play With a Cage-Free Future
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM) is the largest producer and distributor of fresh shell eggs in the United States, and it ...
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 ...
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 ...