Critics say the bill goes too far in trying to protect religious freedoms that already exist in the U.S. Constitution.
January 2014
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Company that vetted Snowden charged with fraud
The government says U.S. Investigations Services Inc released unfinished background cases to the government and represented them as complete in order to increase revenue and profit.
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Portland oil sands protesters told to stay away from bank
Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Catlin of Brunswick and Seth Schlotterbeck of Auburn are released on $100 cash bail each and face charges after chaining themselves to the doors of a TD Bank.
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Officials call for new rules for oil trains
Both U.S. and Canadian authorities warn of a ‘major loss of life’ from future oil train crashes.
Posted inNews
It’s out of the bag: Maine loves its cats
An online ranking places the state at the top of the best places to live for cat lovers.
Posted inBusiness, News
Maine home sales up11.5 percent in December
The statewide increase countered a drop in sales nationally.
Posted inBusiness
McDonald’s sees fewer customers, disappointing sales
The chain has been working to respond to a shift in eating habits toward fresher or healthier foods, but those efforts have yet to take hold.
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USM student in standoff faces terrorizing charge
Police say Alan-Michael Santos of Massachusetts, who will appear in court Friday, threatened to shoot a fellow fraternity member.
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Chelsea woman hurt in collision with crane
At least one person is reportedly injured in a crash between a vehicle and construction crane.
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Maine committee: Use casino money to fund universal pre-K
Lawmakers vote to use funds already funneled into public education to help support early learning.