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U.S. Catholics losing faith in clergy’s honesty

by NICOLE WINFIELD Associated press January 18, 2019January 18, 2019

A new Gallup poll shows that fewer than a third of them rate clergy honesty as ‘high.’

‘McJesus’ sculpture outrages Israel’s Christians

by AREEJ HAZBOUN and ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press January 18, 2019January 18, 2019

An art exhibit featuring a crucified Ronald McDonald has sparked protests by the country’s Arab Christian minority.

Maine

Winslow council hears of need to expand firefighting staff

by Meg Robbins January 18, 2019January 18, 2019

Fire Chief Ronnie Rodriguez said Friday the town would need five more full-time firefighters to meet the National Fire Protection Association’s requirements.

Maine, Schools and Education

Contributing to local community ‘drives’ Winthrop/Monmouth’s new adult education director

by Abigail Austin January 18, 2019January 18, 2019

Less than a year after his job nearly was eliminated, Josh Farr is leading Monmouth/Winthrop Adult & Community Education program toward a sustainable future.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture

Morgan Freeman’s step-granddaughter’s killer gets 20 years

January 18, 2019January 18, 2019

Lamar Davenport stabbed his girlfriend, E’Dena Hines, while under the influence of alcohol and drugs in 2015.

Business, Maine

Early indications show 2018 was a strong year for lobster landings in Maine

by Penelope Overton January 18, 2019January 18, 2019

The state won’t release official numbers until next month, but preliminary data indicates that harvesters landed more than 100 million pounds for the eighth straight year.