The Catholic Diocese of Portland, St. Dominic Academy in Auburn and parents of a student from Whitefield say the state’s tuition program discriminates against religious schools.
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Spiritual center in Biddeford Pool to close after 45 years
The building, which sits near the beach and is assessed at $2.9 million, will be sold. The remaining 13 sisters will move to New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Video: Muslims celebrate the end of Ramadan
Thousands turned out for prayer and celebration Friday morning during Eid al-Fitr at the Lewiston armory.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Religion & Values
Dottie Perham-Whittier: Passing faith on to the next generation
During her darkest days, Dottie Perham-Whittier looked to God and her church community for support. For years, she worked to pass on the same strength to the next generation.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Religion & Values
Dr. Mitchell Ross: The lighting of the menorah is ‘renewing against the darkness’
Dr. Mitchell Ross, a neurologist, said the story of Hanukkah is a reminder of the spark within everyone and how faith can bring us through the darkest of times.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Religion & Values
Per Almquist: A passion for creating community
The church pastor and 4th degree black belt in karate explains how the two worlds work toward strengthening community.
Posted inFranklin, News, Religion & Values
Amy Ouellette-Newman: Faith helps Livermore Falls woman face difficult challenges in her life
Amy Ouellette-Newman, 45, credits faith with meeting many challenges.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion & Values
After pandemic hiatus, Maine’s Jews looking forward to Hanukkah celebrations
There will be several events around southern Maine during the eight-day holiday, which begins at sundown on Sunday.
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Festivals of Lessons and Carols to celebrate the Advent season
Presentations set for Scarborough, Yarmouth, Falmouth, Jay, and Lewiston
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Religious schools shun state funding despite Maine victory
Maine’s attorney general warned that the schools would have to abide by state antidiscrimination laws, including those that protect LGBTQ students and faculty, and that requirement has frustrated the families who sued.