At issue in the Vermont case is whether Catholic school students may take college classes under the Vermont Dual Enrollment state program.
Carol Semple
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Maine Supreme Court hears arguments about bid to stop CMP hydro plan
Opponents of the project have long claimed it would harm Maine wilderness. Supporters have said it would help stabilize electricity rates and support sustainable energy development.
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Posted inNation & World, New England
Rhode Island imposes new measures on travelers, bars and large parties
The governor says the state’s new traveler certification is similar to Maine’s.
Posted inNation & World
Virus testing in U.S. is dropping even as deaths mount
Backlogged commercial labs urge doctors to concentrate on their highest-risk patients, and the public is growing frustrated with the long waits to get results.
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Negligence probed in deadly Beirut blast amid public anger
The explosion killed at least 135 people and wounded about 5,000, and several port officials are under house arrest.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Some U.S. envoys draw ire overseas for their undiplomatic – and worse – behavior
Those appointed for their political connections to the president, rather than any qualifications, have raised eyebrows and, in at least 1 case, ethics concerns.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Key Republican senator backs increasing food stamp benefit in virus relief bill
Multiple obstacles remain in crafting a bill, including an impasse on extending a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit, funding for the U.S. Postal Service and aid to renters facing eviction.
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Tropical Storm Isaias whips up the East Coast, kills at least 6
More than 15 hours after coming ashore, Isaias still had sustained top winds of 65 mph.
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Navy investigates video of dogs attacking Kaepernick fill-in
The Navy said the ‘initial indications’ are that no active duty personnel or equipment were used in the demonstration at an independent organization’s event.
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Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in North Carolina
A tropical storm warning extended all the way up to Maine.