Crosspoint Church in Bangor and St. Dominic Academy in Auburn asked the federal court in Boston to stop a Maine law that prevents some private religious schools from receiving public funds.
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Jimmy Carter lies in state as Washington begins its commemoration
The public will be able to pay their respects to the 39th president at the U.S. Capitol until his state funeral Thursday morning.
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Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France’s far-right National Front, dies
The polarizing figure was known for antisemitic and sometimes racist rhetoric – on immigration, Islam, Holocaust denial and more.
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Judge who dismissed Trump documents case pauses release of special counsel report
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon temporarily barred Jack Smith and Attorney General Merrick Garland from ‘releasing, sharing, or transmitting’ the long-awaited report or any drafts or conclusions from it.
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What to know about Jimmy Carter funeral in D.C., Jan. 9 federal holiday
The public will be able to pay their respects in D.C. starting on Tuesday. Here’s what to know.
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‘Forever chemicals’ are polluting water in an unexpected way — via prescription drugs
Researchers found that chemicals, including PFAS, from pharmaceuticals are entering into wastewater — which can be used as drinking water during times of drought.
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Maine DHHS awarded nearly $17M for maternal health care
The funds are part of the Transforming Maternal Health Model, a new 10-year federal program designed to improve care for low-income patients.
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First US bird flu death reported in Louisiana patient, officials say
The patient, who was older than 65 and had underlying medical conditions, was hospitalized weeks ago in critical condition with severe respiratory illness.
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Sen. Collins celebrates expansion of Social Security benefits
The Republican senator co-authored the new law, signed by President Biden Sunday, which she said will expand Social Security benefits for more than 25,000 Mainers.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces his resignation
Opposition parties planned to topple the Liberal Party in a no-confidence vote when Parliament resumes, so a spring election was almost assured.