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Behind the scenes at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul during Easter weekend

by Libby Kamrowski Kenny April 4, 2026April 4, 2026

Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday mark one of the holiest — and busiest — times of year for the Christian faithful. Photos by Libby Kamrowski Kenny

Food, Maine, News, Religion & Values

For Maine’s Episcopal bishop, food is more than pleasure. It’s community.

by Peggy Grodinsky March 31, 2026April 3, 2026

Bishop Thomas Brown happily cooks and talks food, but for him, there’s a spiritual component, too.

Food, Maine, News

Fill your Easter dinner table with these 5 (mostly) easy recipes

by Sydney Richelieu March 19, 2026March 30, 2026

Holiday meals can be a hassle to prepare. But with these simple recipes, your Easter dinner can be made in one afternoon, without sacrificing any flavor.

Business, Food, Maine

As cocoa prices rise, Maine chocolatiers try to find the sweet spot

by Peggy Grodinsky April 16, 2025April 16, 2025

Supply problems in West Africa, the commodities market and uncertain tariffs have forced local chocolate makers to find creative solutions to doing business.

Nation / World, Religion & Values

Pope skips Good Friday event to preserve health ahead of Easter, Vatican says

by NICOLE WINFIELD, ANDREW MEDICHINI, SILVIA STELLACCI and ARITZ PARRA Associated Press March 29, 2024March 29, 2024

The 87-year-old Francis has been battling what he and the Vatican have described as a case of the flu, bronchitis or a cold all winter long.

Business, Nation / World

Not so sweet: Easter shrinkflation hits chocolate aisle as cocoa surges

by Ilena Peng Bloomberg March 29, 2024March 29, 2024

Even though prices are higher, now may not be a bad time to start stockpiling some treats – especially in the week after Easter when leftover holiday goodies go on sale.