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Published
February 23, 2021

Richmond native named Service Person of the Month

Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Kieleyanne Chaisson, a native of Richmond, who serves as assistant leading petty officer of the base Religious Ministries Department, was recognized for her extensive community service.
Published
February 12, 2021

Maine Catholic schools celebrate 100 days of in-person learning

“The efforts and dedication of our school communities have been lauded by not only the church, but by the wider community,” said Marianne Pelletier, superintendent of Maine Catholic schools.
Published
September 29, 2020

Brunswick aerospace company sets date for rocket launch

BlueShift Aerospace hopes the Oct. 21 launch of the 540-pound Stardust 1.0 will strengthen Maine’s place in the growing industry.
Published
September 29, 2020

Brunswick aerospace company sets date for rocket launch

BRUNSWICK — Brunswick-based bluShift Aerospace plans to launch its 20-foot rocket from the former Loring Commerce Centre in October. The company hopes that the launch will serve as a springboard into building the aerospace industry in Maine. Based out of Brunswick Landing — the site of the former Brunswick Naval Air Station — bluShift is […]
Published
August 21, 2020

Maine-made film to benefit mental health nonprofit

BATH — This fall, young Maine filmmakers will produce a full-length film to benefit a local health organization. The film, “Suffocation,” will center on characters that struggle with depression, loss and anxiety. While it will focus on these elements, it will also include a theme of hope. Director and writer Cody Curtis, a Bath resident who […]
Published
August 7, 2020

Maine Catholic Schools release reopening plan

PORTLAND — Maine’s Catholic schools will open for in-school learning for the 2020-21 school year with a full day schedule, five days a week. A virtual learning option will also be available to families not yet comfortable with sending their children to school. “Classrooms and facilities have been and continue to be modified to comply […]
Published
May 29, 2020

Maine Catholic parishes offer restricted indoor Masses starting June 1

All public Masses were temporarily suspended on March 18 due to the outbreak of the pandemic.
Published
May 8, 2020

Some Maine Catholic churches host parking lot Masses

LEWISTON/AUBURN — “This is the first time I’ve preached to cars. It’s rather odd I have to say.” The words of the Rev. Seamus Griesbach’s homily fell upon a parking lot full of parishioners listening from their cars to the Mass, celebrated before them on outdoor staging on Sunday, May 3. “Do you beep when […]
Published
April 17, 2020

Maine Catholic schools will use remote learning through rest of school year

“This is obviously a difficult recommendation to accept but, as always, the safety of everyone in our school communities is our primary concern,” said Marianne Pelletier, superintendent of Maine Catholic Schools.
Published
December 2, 2019

Early morning fire damages Bath apartments, displacing four

A resident reported the fire after smelling smoke just before she left for work.