In 1939, Rhoda Wise claimed she was healed of a terminal illness, experienced stigmata and that Jesus Christ visited her as she suffered in bed.
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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Ending drought for R-rated comedies, ‘Good Boys’ is No. 1
The last R-rated comedy to open at No. 1 was Melissa McCarthy’s ‘The Boss’ in 2016.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
‘Fortune’ is a spirited labor of love
Friday’s matinee performance was as perfect as the Deertrees Theatre itself.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Illustrators draw inspiration from Peaks Island retreats
The Illustration Institute has brought more than 50 illustrators from around the world to its residency program, made possible by donated property, over the past three years.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
A gardener’s work is never done
How to get rid of weeds? Get out there and regularly weed.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
A good problem to have: Using up that bottle of vermouth
Don’t let it go bad and pour it down the sink. Much better to make stone fruit crumble.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Churches arm, train congregants in wake of mass shootings
A niche industry trains civilians to protect their churches using the techniques and equipment of law enforcement.
Posted inAnimals, Nation & World
From tusks to tails, nations target trade in endangered species
The World Wildlife Conference’s agenda contains 56 proposals to change – mostly strengthen – the level of protection for vulnerable animals.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Actor Peter Fonda, star of counterculture classic ‘Easy Rider,’ dies at 79
He never won an Oscar but was nominated both for acting and writing and carved his own path in the movie industry.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Mormon church warning: Beware of those fancy coffee drinks
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints also cautions members that that vaping is banned despite the alluring flavors.