As congregations count down the days of Advent, the story of Christ’s birth and Joseph and Mary’s flight to another country for safety has prompted church leaders to draw some parallels this year.
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An anonymous Christmas gift in Waterville shows the power of kindness | Column
Giving to those less fortunate is impactful during the holiday season, Amy Calder writes.
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Maine schools, churches see growing interest in Turning Point USA after Charlie Kirk’s assassination
At least 20 Turning Point USA chapters have launched at churches, colleges and high schools across Maine since the conservative group’s founder was killed in September.
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Waterville prepares for Sukkot festival
The weeklong Jewish event will be celebrated Oct. 6-12.
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Yom Kippur fasting feels different for some Jewish Mainers advocating for Gaza aid
Some of the core principles of the most solemn day on the Jewish calendar resonate with them.
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A shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school kills 2 children, injures 17 people
Governor Janet Mills has ordered that the United States and the State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff until sunset on Aug. 31.
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How Maine churches are reckoning with fear of immigration raids
Faith leaders are working to set up protocols for interacting with federal agents and ensuring immigrants know their rights, as well as helping to launch an ICE watch initiative.
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Southern Baptists growing in Maine despite national decline
New Southern Baptist churches are being established in Westbrook, Orono and Richmond. Faith leaders see the lack of a historical foothold in the region as an opportunity for growth.
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Man sexually assaulted by priest at Maine Maritime Academy finally reaches settlement
Neal Gumpel said the abuse he suffered more than 50 years ago shaped his adult life.
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Convicted former Catholic priest, Cheverus teacher dies at 87
James Talbot, who taught at the Portland Catholic school in the 1980s and 1990s, was convicted of sexually assaulting boys in Maine and Massachusetts after he was exposed by The Boston Globe.