Some Catholics say it’s further evidence that Pope Francis is moving to curb discrimination in the church; others say the announcement heralds no real change at all.
Maine
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Federal government holds off on plans for a High Peaks refuge
Maine lawmakers and residents of the region have pushed back on the proposal for months, arguing that such federal oversight is unneeded.
A1 Diner feels the love from the community on the holiday weekend
A1 Diner hosted a Christmas Eve Brunch to get back on their feet after this week’s storm that knocked their power out from Monday until Friday.
Central Maine Family Christmas Dinner returns with holiday cheer, to new venue in Winslow
Organizers weren’t sure what to expect for turnout after several years without holding the event, but they were still ready to serve hundreds a free turkey dinner on Christmas Day at a new venue in Winslow.
Community members provide free Christmas meals to hundreds
Volunteers prepared bags of freshly cooked meals and handed them out to those who could make it to the venue. Those who couldn’t, simply called and provided their address and phone number and the food reached their doorstep.
At Canaan farm, families flock to feed horses on Christmas Eve
Pamela Rickenbach cares for disabled or ill horses at her farm and for two years has been inviting Mainers during the holidays to relive the tradition of caring for the animals.
Watch: Residents in Augusta had a moose on the loose in their backyard
The moose traveled to Murray Street at around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday night.
Friends, family mourn the loss of Fairfield man who died during historic storm
Dr. William Tanner was a dedicated mental health provider at the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter in Waterville for eight years, his friends and colleagues said.
Maine foster families say pressures are overwhelming
Problems in the state’s child welfare system are spilling over into the foster care network, leading to a decline in licensed homes and adding more strain to other front-line workers trying to keep Maine children safe.
New subsidies in 2024 could boost already-prevalent heat pumps in Maine
The infusion of federal dollars could expand implementation further in the state, where the market has been thriving.