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‘CatsOnACouch’ Instagram account owner sues over exclusion from Vance event
A woman who runs several cat-themed social media accounts mocking Vice President JD Vance filed a lawsuit alleging she was unconstitutionally barred from hearing him speak at an event in Maine.
Principals fight DOJ request for names in transgender athlete case
A principals' group is fighting a subpoena from the Department of Justice that seeking names of students playing interscholastic sports in the state as the DOJ attempts to ban transgender athletes from participating.
Supreme Court orders Maine House to restore vote of GOP lawmaker who ID-ed trans teen athlete online
The Supreme Court reinstated Maine Rep. Laurel Libby's voting rights amid a lawsuit claiming her censure violated free-speech protections.
Trump administration settles with Maine over funding freeze after dispute over trans athletes
President Donald Trump’s administration agreed to halt all efforts to freeze funds intended for a Maine child nutrition program.
Trump administration sues Maine over participation of trans athletes in girls sports
The Trump administration sued Maine for not complying with its push to ban transgender athletes in girls and women's sports.
Maine attorney general wants to dismiss lawsuit by Maine governor
AUGUSTA, Maine — The Democratic attorney general is moving to dismiss a lawsuit filed against her by the state’s Republican governor. Gov. Paul LePage lawsuit claims Attorney General Janet Mills […]
Study: Less religious states give less to charity
BOSTON — A new study on the generosity of Americans suggests that states with the least religious residents are also the stingiest about giving money to charity. The study released […]
Appalachian Trail marks 75th anniversary
HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — Like the people who hike it, the Appalachian Trail is always moving. Technically, Tuesday marks the 75th anniversary of its completion. But the 2,180-mile path stretching […]
Gay rights group drops $1M in gay marriage fights
MINNEAPOLIS — The country’s leading gay rights group is donating $1 million to campaigns in four states where gay marriage is on the ballot this fall. The Washington, D.C.-based Human […]
Gay rights group drops $250K in Md. gay marriage fight
MINNEAPOLIS — The country’s leading gay rights group is donating $1 million to campaigns in four states where gay marriage is on the ballot this fall. The Washington, D.C.-based Human […]
Eye Opener: O’Malley’s New England swing
The big story over the weekend was Gov. Martin O’Malley’s swing through New Hampshire and Maine in his role as chair of the Democratic Governors Association. Here’s a few stories […]
