Crosspoint Church, which runs Bangor Christian Schools, is challenging the stipulation in Maine’s Human Rights Act that prohibits schools receiving state funding from discriminating based on gender identity, sexual orientation and religion.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
Disney set to invest up to $17 billion in Florida parks
Approval of a new development agreement could result in the company investing millions into its Florida resort and opens the door to a fifth major theme park at Walt Disney World.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Now that the city has ruled on the former children’s museum, what happens next?
What we know about the Portland Museum of Art’s expansion plans, a potential lawsuit from Greater Portland Landmarks and the certification of the Congress Street Historic District.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
The hot pink sculptures have left Payson Park but are sure to show up elsewhere soon
Artist Pamela Moulton’s installation has drawn plenty of curiosity and commentary over the last 2 years.
Posted inAnimals, Nation & World
She’s the world’s most expensive cow, and part of Brazil’s plan to put beef on everyone’s plate
Viatina-19 is worth $4 million and weighs twice as much as an average adult of her breed. She is the product of years of efforts to raise meatier cattle.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Sports
Muhammad Ali’s childhood home for sale in Kentucky after being converted into museum
The 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom house in Louisville – along with 2 neighboring properties – is on the market for $1.5 million.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Maine
‘American Idol’ singer Julia Gagnon releases more Maine tour dates
It starts with a Portland show on June 30, and she’ll be bringing in fellow ‘Idol’ contestants along the way.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Pat Sajak will bid farewell to ‘Wheel of Fortune’ this week. He’s ‘surprisingly OK’ with it
Sajak announced his retirement last June, writing on X (formerly Twitter) that the current season would be his last. His last show is Friday.
Posted inNation & World, News, Religion and Values, Schools and Education
Billions in taxpayer dollars now go to religious schools via vouchers
In 2022, the U.S. Supreme ruled that a program providing tuition aid to students in rural areas in Maine without public schools could not exclude religious education.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Police guitarist Andy Summers on his love of photography and Biddeford Pool
The multi-talented artist will show off both his talents in a show Saturday in Waldoboro.