PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley has announced the winners of the Diocese of Portland’s Christmas Card Art Contest, conducted by the diocese’s Office of Development (winning artwork, captions below/larger size images available). All Catholic school and faith formation students throughout the diocese were invited to participate in the contest. Each submission featured original creations by […]
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Maine crime statistics fail to show extent of domestic violence
State Department of Public Safety figures suggest domestic violence assaults have dropped for the sixth year running, but many cases are never reported.
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Bishop to host virtual family Advent blessing
PORTLAND — During Advent, Bishop Robert Deeley plans to host a special virtual prayer and blessing gathering for all Maine families at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12. Last year, hundreds of individuals and families in Maine logged in and joined the bishop for the special online event, which lasts about 10 minutes. All are welcome, […]
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Penobscots don’t want ancestors’ scalping to be whitewashed
Most Americans know about atrocities endured by Native Americans after the arrival of European settlers — wars, disease, stolen land.
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Portland police recover stolen SUV with sleeping child still inside
Investigators are seeking witnesses who may have seen the incident that occurred between Cumberland Avenue and Marginal Way on Saturday night.
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Portland Stage cancels live 25th Anniversary production of ‘A Christmas Carol’
Digital streaming of the production will be available for viewing Dec. 18-Jan. 4
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Residents, travelers bemoan impending loss of Portland’s Greyhound mural
The bus station logo on a building owned by Maine Medical Center is nostalgic for many but has helped to compromise a deteriorating brick wall.
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Growing homelessness and the challenges that accompany it prompt call for regional response
A regional coalition is urging Cumberland County commissioners to fund homeless initiatives in Portland and South Portland, while others are planned in Brunswick and the Lakes Region.
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Maine Human Rights Summit set for Dec. 10 via Zoom
PORTLAND — As the world celebrates International Human Rights Day on Friday, Dec. 10, Maine will join the effort by exploring ways in which the securing of human rights can help transform our society in this state. Mindbridge and Cross Cultural Community Services plan to co-host the second Maine Human Rights Summit virtually from 8 […]
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Maine Medical Center seeks changes to Congress Street tower project
The hospital said it wants to get more beds in service sooner and will ask the city and state to let it modify its planned Malone Family Tower project.