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Maine drops trans athlete lawsuit against Trump administration after state's federal funding is restored
The state of Maine dropped its lawsuit against the Trump administration after the U.S. Department of Agriculture agreed to ...
Maine Legislator Barred From Voting Over Social Media Post
Earlier this year, state Rep. Laurel Libby made a post criticizing trans women in women's sports. Her refusal to apologize ...
Trump administration settles with Maine over funding freeze after dispute over trans athletes
The Trump administration has agreed to halt all efforts to freeze funds intended for a Maine child nutrition program after ...
Maine’s highest court denies appeal of Lincolnville man convicted of killing roommate
MAINE (WABI) - The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has upheld the conviction and sentence for a Lincolnville man who killed his friend and roommate in 2023. 49-year-old Matthew Pendleton was found guilty ...
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to let DOGE access Social Security systems
Social Security holds personal records on nearly everyone in the country, including school records, bank details, salary ...
Supreme Court’s conservative majority open to endorsing the use of state funds for a Catholic charter school
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority on Wednesday seemed open to backing the creation of a Catholic charter school in ...
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Can charter schools be religious? If so, what does that mean for public education?
Under both the state and federal laws, charter schools are defined as public schools. They are established by the state, ...
Maine Supreme Court rejects appeal from South Portland teen accused in school shooting plot
The teen was acquitted on those charges but was ultimately found guilty of arson and criminal mischief last year.