The settlement follows a June U.S. Supreme Court ruling that said Maine schools cannot exclude religious schools from a program that offers tuition aid for private education.
Steve Ericson
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China jails Chinese Canadian pop star Kris Wu
Wu will be imprisoned for 13 years on rape and other charges.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
High mortgage rates send homebuyers scrambling for relief
As mortgage rates rise, they can add hundreds of dollars to monthly mortgage payments.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Small businesses, and shoppers, return to holiday markets
For some small businesses, the markets are a welcome respite after a punishing couple of years.
Posted inNation & World, News
Dangerous lake-effect snow paralyzes parts of New York
The National Weather Service reported single-day totals of 3 feet in many places along the eastern end of Lake Erie.
Posted inElection 2022, Nation & World, Politics
Colorado Democrat Adam Frisch concedes race against Boebert as it goes to recount
Democrat Adam Frisch has conceded his tight U.S. House race against Republican Lauren Boebert, even though the race has yet to be called officially.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
New York hasn’t licensed any pot shops, yet they abound
Stores openly selling marijuana can now be found throughout New York City, operated by people who shrugged at licensing requirements.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Wall Street rallies, in fits and starts, after jobs report
Wall Street rallied Friday, but only after yo-yoing several times.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Too many cases. Too few lawyers. Maine courts stretch to find available defense attorneys
The state’s chief judge for superior courts says courts are unable to find a defense lawyer with ‘disturbing frequency’ for the state’s poor.
Posted inLocal & State
New faces showing up Down East
An influx of new residents has led to an expanding housing market, new businesses and a promise for the future.