Her ‘Cazalet Chronicles’ followed the lives of an aristocratic household before World War II.
2014
Posted inNation & World
Conservation program for waterways killed
The National Blueways designation, retained by only the Connecticut River, drew staunch opposition.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Religion and Values
Pope warns of ‘little monster’ priests
Francis says priests’ training as seminarians must mold their hearts as well as their minds.
Posted inReligion and Values
Most Americans accept human evolution
But a new survey shows a growing gap between the views of Democrats and Republicans on the issue.
Posted inReligion and Values
Kentucky Noah’s Ark theme park could sink
Funds are needed to help build the wooden ship for a biblical theme park called Ark Encounter.
Posted inReligion and Values
Religion Calendar
Saturday and Sunday ChIME workshops: “Pastoral Care,” Saturday with the Rev. Anna Schmulowitz-Schutz and “Judaism,” with the Rev. Joel Grossman and Rabbi Hillel Katzir on Sunday. Both programs are held from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and are open to the public. The fee is $60. Call ChIME at 347-6740 for details and to register. […]
Posted inOpinion
Alan Caron: Let’s resolve to fear failure less in the drive to create more opportunities
Without a willingness to take risks, neither our democracy nor our economy can flourish.
Posted inOpinion
Mike Tipping: Past year’s revelations of indiscriminate NSA spying should prompt change
Maine Sen. Susan Collins, ranking Homeland Security Committee member, has supported this warrantless mass surveillance.
Posted inOpinion
Maine Voices: America’s political and economic problems too onerous to ignore
Voters must demand an honest, clearly defined and comprehensive plan to revitalize the country.
Posted inJournal Tribune
Gift presents a fruitful encounter
Over the holidays, I received a box of fancy, chocolate-covered strawberries. No ordinary fruits, these. As I opened the box, I ogled a dozen beauty queens, impossibly plump and tarted up for the holiday season. I read the gift message and proceeded to dig in. First, I sampled one of the dark chocolate variety, which […]