Maine is among the least religious states in the country. That could be a factor in its recent electoral history, one analyst says.
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Pope Leo says he does not fear Trump as he pushes back in feud over Iran war
‘We join with Pope Leo XIV in calling the faithful to pray for peace,’ a spokesperson for the Portland Diocese said.
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A project to save rural synagogues grows from Maine to Montana
The Center for Small Town Jewish Life at Colby College began a decade ago with a goal of supporting Jewish congregations that are far from big cities.
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For Maine’s Episcopal bishop, food is more than pleasure. It’s community.
Bishop Thomas Brown happily cooks and talks food, but for him, there’s a spiritual component, too.
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Lenten Expressions set for Sunday at Farmington church
More than 25 local artists, live music and family activities will be offered from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Old South First Congregational Church.
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Angola’s national dish, Muamba chicken stew, becomes a lifeline for new Mainers
You read about Maine parishioners offering a helping hand. You heard the song. Now, cook the stew.
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When the news is bad, this Maine food writer says cooking can be self-care
Culinary arts therapy may help foster happiness, mindfulness and calm.
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For these Maine churches, the story of Christmas and immigrants’ reality tell a similar tale
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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Lewiston pastor on the power of faith: ‘The way to dispel evil is to bring in good’
With Christmas on the way, the Rev. Daniel Greenleaf of Prince of Peace Parish talks about finding direction in God.
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Catholic Charities leases former Lewiston monastery
The building attached to the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul has been emptied and will be renovated.