An investigation of the 2 allegations found that the abuse, which allegedly took place in the 1980s, ‘could not have occurred,’ the Portland Diocese said.
Lifestyle
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Elizabeth Strout among 13 authors up for Booker fiction prize
The writer, who lives part time in Brunswick, is nominated for ‘Oh William!’
advertisement
Posted inOn Music Lucky Clark, Things to Do
Kerri Powers to headline Aug. 4 at Portland venue
Just a little over a month ago, I got an email from John Interlandi, a manager new to me, with the announcement that one of his clients would be performing at One Longfellow Square on Thursday, Aug. 4. Along with that information he also gave me a link to a song from said client’s latest […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
‘Leave It to Beaver’ star Tony Dow’s death was erroneously reported, family says
The actor was in hospice, with his son Christopher said that his father was ‘in his last hours.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Earliest animal predator named after naturalist David Attenborough
The 96-year-old Briton says he is ‘truly delighted.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Nation & World
Hollywood producer’s new nonprofit to boost diverse creators
Rideback Rise hopes to raise $2 million this year.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
‘Goodfellas,’ ‘Law & Order’ actor Paul Sorvino dies at 83
In his over 50 years in the entertainment business, Sorvino was a mainstay in films and television, and was best known for playing gangsters.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Pope apologizes for ‘catastrophic’ school policy in Canada
The long-awaited apology opened Pope Francis’ weeklong ‘penitential pilgrimage’ to Canada.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ debuts at No. 1 at box office with $44 million
The film got off to a strong start with $6.4 million from Thursday previews.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Pope lands in Canada, set for apologies to Indigenous groups
Indigenous groups are seeking more than just words, as they press for access to church archives, justice for the abusers, financial reparations and the return of Indigenous artifacts held by the Vatican Museums.