VATICAN CITY — Members of Pope Francis’ sexual abuse advisory board said Saturday they will develop “clear and effective” protocols to hold bishops and other church authorities accountable if they fail to report suspected abuse or protect children from pedophile priests. Victims groups have long blasted the Vatican for refusing to sanction any bishop or […]
May 2014
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Survivor writes his account of Cambodia’s killing fields
Nearly four decades after his ordeal, a Massachusetts teacher turns to self-publishing.
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Ivory Coast chimps’ survival in jeopardy
Scientists try to reduce pressures on the chimps by playing up their value to the local economy.
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Kids give Connecticut accordion group a shot in the arm
Members of a junior orchestra delight older musicians during a 10th anniversary celebration.
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Vermont honoring those killed in Civil War battle
Church bells will ring at 4 p.m. Monday for the 1,234 residents who died in the Battle of the Wilderness.
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Connecticut backyard camper answers the call of the wild
The 62-year-old woman plans to spend 200 nights in her tent in a year’s time, setting an example for her students.
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Society Notebook: Little Black Dress makes big difference
A Goodwill gala benefits veterans who are down on their luck.
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Signings, etc.: Christopher Klein to read from ‘Strong Boy’
His latest book chronicles the life of former boxing champ John L. Sullivan.
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Author Q&A: Tilar Mazzeo’s new book checks into the Hotel Ritz Paris during Nazi occupation
The Maine author gleans fascinating stories from the pocket of neutrality where mingled Nazi elite and glittering clientele.
Posted inOpinion
Maine Observer: Pickleball – the way sports should be
A new player finds a throwback to when how one played was as important as the final score.