While hearing arguments in the case, the justices were wrestling with how to balance the religious and free speech rights of teachers and coaches with the rights of students not to feel pressured into participating.
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Judge finds Trump in contempt in legal fight with New York prosecutor
A judge orders the former president to pay $10,000 a day for each day he fails to turn over subpoenaed documents.
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Warren calls McCarthy a ‘liar’ and ‘traitor’ over Jan. 6 tape
Democrats point to Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s recorded comments as proof that lawmakers at the highest levels privately acknowledge Trump’s role in the Capitol insurrection yet continue to defend him in public.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Maine’s planning to build a spaceport. Here’s how it could become a leader in the industry
The state hopes a new law creating the Maine Space Port Corp. is the first step toward achieving that goal.
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France’s Macron, Le Pen trade barbs in final day of campaign
A big question is how many of France’s 48.7 million eligible voters won’t cast ballots because of their aversion to both candidates.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Historic tribal sovereignty bill falters, while sports betting advances
The Legislature’s budget committee failed to allocate $44,650 in funding needed to send the sovereignty bill to Gov. Janet Mills, who was expected to veto it, but officials say negotiations are ongoing.
Posted inCommunity, Local Elections, Local Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Holmstrom wins special election for Pittsfield Town Council seat
Lindsay Holmstrom received 120 votes Thursday compared to 72 for former District 4 councilor Heather Donahue.
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Arizona judge dismisses suit that sought to disqualify 3 Republicans from ballot
The lawsuits filed on behalf of a handful of Arizona voters alleged that the 3 can’t hold office because they participated in an insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021.
Posted inElections, Nation & World, Politics
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene hostile in testimony as her candidacy is challenged
Five voters in her Georgia congressional district say she shouldn’t run, alleging that she helped facilitate the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection
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Biden announces heavy artillery, other weapons for Ukraine
The president has chosen retired Lt. Gen. Terry Wolff, a National Security Council official during the Obama administration, to oversee coordination of the security assistance to Ukraine.