The case challenges a state law that bars taxpayers’ money from being used to pay for students to attend religious schools.
2018
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Maine increases payments to providers treating opioid use disorder
Treatment experts applaud the move, but say it took the LePage administration too long to make significant investments in expanding treatment, given the severity of the opioid epidemic.
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Panel weighs in on best-tasting drinking water in Maine
Maine’s best will go on to compete in a national taste test in February.
Posted inMaine
Head of Maine’s botched unemployment system named to top child welfare post
John Feeney oversaw the roll-out of a new unemployment system last year and is now COO of the state Office of Child and Family Services.
Posted inMaine
Well-known Lincoln County substance abuse counselor dies in crash
William ‘Bill’ Ellsworth spent decades helping people affected by substance abuse.
Posted inNation & World
British solo sailor rescued after storm wrecks yacht
Susie Goodall’s mast was ripped off and her engine failed as she competed in a round-the-world race.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Head of Maine’s botched unemployment system named to top child welfare post
John Feeney oversaw the roll-out of a new unemployment system last year and is now COO of the state Office of Child and Family Services.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Kevin Hart steps aside as Oscar host over past homophobic tweets
Hart wrote on Twitter early Friday that he was withdrawing as Oscars host just 2 days after being named.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. adds 155,000 jobs in November, unemployment steady at 3.7%
The numbers represent a slowdown from recent months, but experts say the economy is expanding at a solid pace.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
James Comey faces off with Republicans over Clinton emails, alleged bias
Republicans say they are unhappy with the former FBI director’s level of cooperation, while Democrats say these repeated investigations seek to undermine the special counsel’s probe.