Religious schools that get public funds must follow Maine’s antidiscrimination laws, court rules
A federal appeals court upheld a lower court’s ruling that private religious schools receiving public funds cannot discriminate based on gender identity, sexual orientation or religion. But it said a provision about religious expression should be revisited.
Progressive faith leaders push for transgender rights
Many of the faith leaders who participated in Portland’s recent Pride parade have been working collectively to support immigrants and advocate for transgender rights since the start of the second Trump administration.
June ‘radio hour’ digs into contaminated sludge, Maine’s electric grid, ranked-choice voting, Calvary Chapel’s influence
The show offers a behind-the-scenes look at recent Maine Monitor reporting.
‘Ministry of presence’: One group’s homeless outreach in Bangor
Volunteers with the Greater Bangor Street Pastors spend Fridays conversing with homeless people around Bangor. It is one of several faith-based groups working on the issue as the city looks to develop a long-term plan.
A giant freezer could help get more food to pantries in Aroostook County
Cuts in federal food assistance are squeezing food pantries in Maine’s northernmost county, where nearly 1 in 5 people rely on SNAP benefits.
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