ST. LOUIS (AP) — The largest group for American nuns is deciding how they should respond to a Vatican order to reform. The Leadership Conference of Women Religious is expected to make an announcement today at the end of their national assembly in St. Louis. The organization represents most of the 57,000 Roman Catholic nuns […]
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Romney says Obama, allies perpetuating lies in ads
NEW YORK Mitt Romney on Thursday accused President Barack Obama and his allies of launching personal attacks and perpetuating lies about him in TV ads. The Republican also rolled out a new commercial of his own that questioned Obama’s values and accused the president of waging war on religious freedom. Obama’s campaign disputed that charge. […]
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Komen founder to step down as chief executive
DALLAS (AP) — As her sister was dying from breast cancer, Nancy G. Brinker made a promise to her: She would do everything she could to wipe out the disease. Brinker fulfilled that solemn commitment by founding a breast cancer charity in 1982 that grew into the world’s largest — a national fundraising powerhouse that […]
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Rare WWII naval dispatch to be auctioned
MILLVILLE, PA. Chief Yeomen Robert W. York knew he was clutching a piece of history as he hurried to find his boss aboard the USS Holland, which was trolling the Pacific days after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. In his possession was a dispatch from President Harry S. Truman’s navy secretary, dated Aug. […]
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Del. doctor accused of ‘waterboarding’ daughter
DOVER, Del. A pediatrician who researches near-death experiences involving children has been suspended by Delaware officials after his daughter told investigators she was subjected to waterboarding. Dr. Melvin Morse and his wife were arrested this week on felony counts of conspiracy and reckless endangering involving their two daughters, ages 6 and 11. State medical officials […]
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St. Philip’s offering chowder on Mondays
WISCASSET — St. Philip’s Church will continue to dish up its haddock chowder dinners each Monday through Aug. 20. “In an effort to make the experience more pocketbook-friendly,” notes a news release, “a special family price has now been instituted.” The cost is two adults and two children under 12 for $30. Normally, the cost […]
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Shambhala center offers 4-week class
BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick Shambhala Meditation Center, located at 19 Mason St., will offer a fiveweek class, “Creating as Meditation in Action,” on Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., starting Sept. 4. There will be no class on Sept. 18. The class will introduce meditation practice and experientially teach how the resulting greater awareness […]
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Antiques for auction, appraisal in Harpswell
HARPSWELL — The Elijah Kellogg Congregational Church is planning an auction Aug. 18 at 3 p.m., offering unique opportunities for both antiques hunters and owners of collectibles who are curious about the value of their treasures. Prior to the auction event at the church grounds on Harpswell Neck Road, (Route 123) in the center of […]
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Bath United Methodists plan free family day
BATH — The Bath United Methodist Church will hold a Free Family Fun Day on Saturday, Aug. 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 340 Oak Grove Ave. There will be games, including a three-legged race, water balloon toss, cupcake walk, sack race, bean bag toss and lots more. The church invites people for […]
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Rev. Riglin slated at Orr’s Island chapel
HARPSWELL — The Rev. Keith Riglin from London, England. is the scheduled preacher at All Saints Chapel this Sunday. The services of Holy Eucharist and sermon begin at 9 a.m. at the chapel, located at 9 Cooper Lane, off Harpswell Islands Road, Route 24. The Rev. Riglin will be followed this month by the Rev. […]