Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland Archives

Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Schools and Education

St. Dom’s graduates its final class

by Mark LaFlamme May 23, 2025May 27, 2025

Class of 2025 President Brookelyn Irene Whited said that with the school’s recent troubles, the vibe was a little bit different this year.

Local & State, News, Religion and Values

Maine community leaders remember Pope Francis as humble, charitable pontiff

by Morgan Womack, Joe Charpentier and Amy Calder April 21, 2025April 22, 2025

Pope Francis, 88, died Monday morning after more than 12 years as head of the Catholic Church.

Business, Local & State, News, Religion and Values

Maine’s Catholic diocese is tapping into solar power

by Stephen Singer April 4, 2025April 4, 2025

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has leased land to solar developers to build what are believed to be the first arrays on church property in the state.

Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Saint Dominic Academy to close its high school at end of school year

by Kendra Caruso March 28, 2025March 30, 2025

Grades kindergarten through 8 will continue at the Lewiston campus starting next year.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Group suing Maine’s Catholic Church asks high court to reconsider statute of limitations ruling

by Emily Allen February 11, 2025February 11, 2025

Lawyers say the Maine Supreme Judicial Court didn’t consider the Legislature’s full authority when it comes to enacting new laws.

Business

South Portland halts disputed Portland Jetport tree removal

by Kelley Bouchard February 7, 2025February 7, 2025

Officials at Maine’s largest airport must show the runway approach project hasn’t violated local, state and federal land use laws.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

How a Maine court ruling on child sex abuse claims compares with the rest of the country

by Emily Allen February 2, 2025February 1, 2025

A battle is being waged across states about whether ‘retroactive laws’ reviving expired claims under previous statutes of limitations are constitutional.

Local & State

Jetport safety tree removal under scrutiny in South Portland

by Kelley Bouchard January 31, 2025January 31, 2025

A contractor working for Portland International Jetport is cutting trees on land that’s part of Calvary Cemetery and owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland.