Maine Democrats would do well to stay on Platner’s page | Letter

I’m done with hearing that the Graham Platner campaign was a failed experiment for Maine Democrats. I am tired of listening to pundits heap abuse on Graham, his supporters and our common-sense, progressive message when our focus should be on the positive …

Religious schools that get public funds must follow Maine’s antidiscrimination laws, court rules

Court: Public funds require equal access

Private religious schools that receive public funds must follow state laws that prohibit discrimination based on gender identity, sexual orientation or religion, a federal court ruled earlier this month. The ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the …

Court Allows Maine to Discriminate against Christian Schools for Biblical Standards on Gender, Sexuality

In a setback for religious freedom, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruled last Thursday that Christian schools in Maine must comply with pro-LGBT regulations that conflict with their religious beliefs, if they want to participate in a …

Who Could Replace Platner In Maine’s Senate Race?

Democrats are scrambling after Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner announced he was suspending his campaign. Platner announced he would be suspending campaign operations in a video posted to his X account on Wednesday, just two days after 41-year-old …

Religious Schools That Get Public Funds Must Follow Maine’s Anti-Discrimination Laws

Private religious schools that receive public funds must follow state laws that prohibit discrimination based on gender identity, sexual orientation or religion, a federal court ruled last week.  The ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First …

We’re investigating Maine’s education freefall and seeking solutions

In a state that once led the nation in math and reading test scores, a concerning decline in the past decade is revealing cracks in the education system. Credit: Leela Stockley / BDN Composite; Kim Higgins / BDN The Bangor Daily News will spend …

What are your experiences with Maine’s education system?

The Bangor Daily News will spend the coming months examining the public education system as part of a new, ongoing project to cover what it’s like to be a kid growing up in Maine. We aim to understand why schools and students are struggling so much more …

Federal court: Maine Christian schools receiving public funding must follow gender, sexuality rules

Maine is allowed to exclude Catholic schools and other private institutions from public funding if the schools refuse to abide by gender- and sexuality-related nondiscrimination laws, a federal appeals court said this month. The U.S. Court of Appeals for …

CPS' plan to lay off 760 teachers

Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below: Some shoppers in the Chicago area are rethinking where they purchase produce as concerns spread over an intestinal disease. 🗞️ Plus: Chicago Public Schools’ plan to lay off 760 teachers, a recap of City Council’s meeting …