A geologic formation found in the Gulf of Mexico may satisfy U.S. demand for two years.
2011
Maine Voices: In Maine and around the world, oceans, shores filling with plastic
Recycling won’t do much to help. To reduce the burden, we need to use and waste less plastic.
Our View: Historic photos vital link to city’s past and future
Portland’s historic architecture – and its appreciation of it – are assets for the city.
Top U.S. export? Fuel (You read that right)
The last time the United States was a net exporter of fuels was in 1949, when Truman was president.
Surveillance worries some faith leaders
New York’s infiltration of Muslim areas is a hot topic for many at the city’s interfaith breakfast.
Quarterback spreads faith
SAN FRANCISCO – The black crosses started appearing at the Michigan game. Illinois quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase painted two lines under each eye, his way of “spreading the good news.” While he can’t reach an evangelical audience as wide as Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow, he still hopes his outspokenness about his Christian beliefs will make people […]
Kwanzaa spreads its light
The seven-day holiday is now celebrated by a cross section of people in the U.S., and not only black Americans.
Reflections: Christianity has long accepted all ethnicities
Did you know that the Bible is written in the culture of the Hebrew people? Abraham, Isaac and Jacob were the Hebrew patriarchs. Moses, the receiver of the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai, was Hebrew. So were the judges, the kings, the prophets, and the psalmists, as were Jesus, the 12 disciples, and Saul of […]
Religion Calendar
Today New Year’s Eve Praise and Worship, 6 p.m., Stevens Avenue Congregation Church, 790 Stevens Ave., Portland. 797-6214. All are welcome. Sunday Shape Note Singing, 1 to 4 p.m. at The New Church, 302 Stevens Ave., Portland. This four-part singing tradition is not a performance and everyone is welcome to participate. Tune books may be […]
O’Neal leads Celtics to first win
Boston is 1-3 after a 96-85 victory over the Detroit Pistons.